The Moline Advance - January 26, 1928
MR. RAMON SALES - Submitted by Dan Durbin
RAMON SALES KILLED
Mexican Santa Fe Yardman Victim of Fatal Accident
Ramon Sales, who has been yardman in the Santa Fe yards here for about fourteen years, was struck and instantly killed by the pilot of the engine on the Emporia local Tuesdy afternoon.
He was at the intersection of the railroad with Pine street attending to his duties. Seeing H. A. Glazier approaching the tracks in his car and knowing a train was coming he flagged Mr. Glazier and stepped back only to be struck by the pilot on the engine which broke his leg and threw his head on the ground killing him almost instantly. The train was not moving fast and as soon as he stepped on the track the engineer applied the brakes with all the force he could command, but it was in vain. After striking Mr. Sales the train advanced only about 10 to 15 feet.
Mr. Sales had been in the employ of the Santa Fe for about twenty-two years and was trusted and held to be a valuable man. It is supposed that after flagging Mr. Glazier, he mistook the track on which the train was coming thinking it was on the main line while it was on the branch track which he thought was clear.
Thus passes a good man, an honorable and an honored one. He was looked up to by the Mexicans here and his council was sought and followed by them. He was very industrious and beside performing his duties for his employer in a very careful and scrupulous way he busied himself, raising garden and farm crops on small pieces of land he rented. In this way he managed to support a large family of children, step children and grandchildren.
Mr. Sales was honored by the people of Moline. Everybody knew him by the name of Ramon and many people thought it his surname. He was always pleasant and courteous without being servile. His word was to be trusted and promises were always made good. His children were earnest and successful students in the public schools and he and his family were faithful members of the Catholic Church. They liked the ways of the people among whom they were associated.
Funeral services were held at the Catholic Church Thursday morning conducted by Rev. J. Cody and interment was made in Mt. Olivet cemetery.
MR. WAYNE A. SALISBURY
Wayne Alvin Salisbury, age 81, a lifetime resident of Howard, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 at the Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. He was born on March 8,1928 the son Wayman L. and Mabel Ruth Salisbury.
Wayne attended various schools in Elk County. On March 24, 1949 Wayne was united in marriage to Norma Preston in Howard, Kansas. They lived and farmed northeast of Howard until around 1960 when they moved into town. He continued to care for and raise cattle until 2008 when his health prevented it. Wayne loved music and his hobby was playing his guitar and singing.
Wayne accepted Jesus Christ as his savior, and was baptized in early adulthood.
He is survived by his wife Norma of the home, two nephews Dale Salisbury of Hutchinson, and John Salisbury of Texas, one niece Linda Busch of Tulsa, Okla., and one sister in law Diana Salisbury of Tulsa, Okla. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers; Frank Salisbury, Ival Salisbury and Dale Salisbury.
Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 at Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard. Interment was at Grace Lawn Cemetery.
Family suggests contributions to the First Baptist Church and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard.
MR. GEORGE W. SATTERLEE - Submitted by Dan Durbin
George W. Satterlee was born February 16, 1852 in Grundy county, Illinois where he lived until 15 years of age when he moved to North Missouri. Here he stayed but a short time until he returned to his old home in Illinois. At the age of 23 he was united with Miss Lora E. Carter in the bonds of holy matrimony. To this union were born six children; three boys and three girls, of whom survive him two sons and two daughters with the wife and mother. In 1877 he came to Kansas where they lived until this time. Beside the family he leaves a father and a number of other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his loss. He died September 16, 1911, at the age f 59 years and 7 months. The funeral services were held at Belknap church Sunday afternoon with the Masonic ritualistic ceremonies and a sermon by Rev. J. W. Bolton. He was a member of Moline Lodge no 267 A. F. and A. M. since its organization in 1885 coming from Mulvane lodge No 201. He was a faithful member of the lodge enjoying the meetings with the brethren and he often expressed a wish to be buried with Masonic honors. Accordingly a number of the brethren accompanied the remains from the home to the Belknap church where the church ceremony was held and thence to the Moline Cemetery where the last sad rites were performed and the body lowered into that "narrow home appointed for all living." Mr. Satterlee was a genial, friendly man who formed many friendships. He was widely known and will be missed by a large circle who will no more see the glad smile and feel the hearty hand clasp.
MR. JOHNNIE SAXTON
Johnnie Saxton. age 84, a resident of Howard, passed away Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011 at the Howard Twilight Manor.
He was born on July 12, 1926 in Dayton, Ohio to Verlon and Edith (Devore) Estle.
During World War II he served in the United States Navy. He worked as an automotive mechanic and as a hardware man. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bristol in Bristol, Fla.
Johnnie was united in marriage to Martha Throgmorton on Feb. 14, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio and to this union was born three children Ronald, Michael and Suzanna.
On Doc. 7, 1956 he married Vola Elizabeth Touchton in Kansas City, Mo., and to this union was born two children Verion and Maritta. Vola preceded him in death on Feb. 28. 1988.
In August 1988 Johnnie married Edna Puckett and she also preceded him in death in 1995,
He is survived by three sons: Ronald Estle of Mt. Dora, Fla., Michael Estle, of Dayton, Ohio and Verlon Saxton Sr. of Howard, two daughters Suzie Lamproe of Ft. Smith, Ark., and Maritta Cothron of Eustis, Fla., twelve grandchildren and eleven greatgrandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.
Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011 at the Howard Twilight Manor. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Lakeside Memory Garden in Eustis, Fla.
Memorials may be made to the Johnnie Saxton Memorial and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left.for the family at www.countrysSdefli.cbm. Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside - Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard.
MR. HENRY SCHOFIELD - Submitted by Dan Durbin
HENRY SCHOFIELD
Henry Schofield was born near Tulsa, Oklahoma, November 28, 1879, and died at his home in Moline, Kansas, July 10, 1930, age 50 years, 7 months and 18 days.
He came to Moline in the year of 1883 and has lived here since that time. He was of a quiet, retiring disposition.
He was married to Miss Amy Randy on August 31, 1903. tow sons were born to this union, H. T and Thurman of Manitou, Colorado.
Beside his wife and sons he leaves to mourn his departure, his mother, Mrs. Della Rambo of Deming, New Mexico, and one brother, Charles Schofield, of Chanute, Kansas; other relatives and many friends.
The funeral services were held at the home Saturday afternoon, July 12, 1930, at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. O. W. Dewey and interment was made in the Moline cemetery.
Card of Thanks
We desire to thank those who assisted in any way during the long illness and death of our husband, father and brother; also for the beautiful floral offerings and words of comfort which will always be remembered.-Mrs. Henry Schofield and sons, H. T. and Thurman, and Chas. Schofield and family.
Those from out of town to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Schofield, son, Wallace, and daughter, Mrs. Delsa Blakely and daughter, Betty, Chanute; Mr. and Mrs. Stacey Bennett and daughter, Winfield; Mr. and Mrs. Dave Butler, Rock, Kansas; Mrs. James Ellison, Dexter; Mrs. H. T. Schofield and Mrs. Bailey, El Dorado.
MR. PHIL E. SCHUESSLER
Phil Eugene Schuessler, age 53, a resident of Howard, passed away Monday, May 24, 2010 at the Howard Twilight Manor.
He was born on Oct. 25, 1956 in Hannibal , Mo., to Kenneth and Peggy (Nett) Schuessler. His family moved to Wichita, where he attended West High School . While working at Coca-Cola Bottling Co., he met Kathy Mitchell. They were married on Sept. 24, 1977, and were later divorced. To this union, two children were born, Phillip Eugene and Jessica Marie.
Phil worked for many years for F. E. Bliss in Eureka, before becoming employed for Elk County Road Dept. He then was employed by the City of Howard for 10 years. He was a member of the Lion's Club in Howard.
Phil enjoyed fishing, woodworking projects and spending time with his grandchildren. He also had a great love for his dogs.
He is survived by his father Kenneth Schuessler, his mother Peggy Strecker and stepfather, Floyd Strecker all of Wichita, one son Phillip Schuessler of Winfieid, one daughter Jessica Schuessler of Coffeyville, one sister Beckey Morse of Wichita, two step-brothers Ron Bradley of Howard, and Mike Bradley of San Antonio, Texas, two grandchildren Jamaine and Kingston of Coffevville.
Memorial services were held Friday May 28,2010 at Zimmerman Funeral Home with Pastor Darrell Spicer officiating.
Family suggests memorial contributions to Howard City Dog Pound and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh. com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard.
MRS. ANNA SEILS - Submitted by L. Morgan
SEILS, ANNA DIED- Mrs. Anna Seils at her residence, five miles south of Elk Falls on the 2nd inst. of pneumonia, aged 58 years.
MR. GEORGE L. SALLEE
George L. Sallee, age 89, a resident of Moline, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2011, at the Kansas Veterans Home in Winfield.
He was born on Feb. 22, 1922 in Wauneta, the son of Jessie and Lottie Pearl (Patteson) Sallee. George attended and graduated from Moline High School class of 1941.
He was united in marriage to Betty M. Knabe on Feb. 21, 1946, after he returned from his service with the U.S. Airforce, and to this union was born two children.
George worked most of his life for the Department of Transportation doing Highway Maintenance. George and Betty were married for 65 years, she survives at their home.
George was a member of the First Baptist Church of Moline where he attended for over 60 years. He was also a member of the American Legion. In his spare time he enjoyed building bird houses, hunting and fishing, fixing and making toys for his grandchildren and traveling with his wife and friends.
Including his wife Betty, George is survived by two daughters, Jeanetta S. Murphy of Moline and Diana L. Wilson and her husband Mike of Caney; five grandchildren, Rachel, Becky, Adam, Janelle and Jackie; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers Leon, Dale, and Wayne Sallee and one son-in-law Donny Murphy.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Moline with Pastor Jim Bob Thompson officiating. Burial followed at the Moline City Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the First Baptist Church of Moline and may be left with the funeral home. On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside - Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. ELSIE PAULINE SALLEE - Submitted by L. Morgan
MOLINE - Elsie Pauline Sallee, 79, of Moline, died March 3, 2003, at her home. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Moline Cemetery. Pastor Kim Wilcox will officiate. A memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Contributions may be made^through Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
Sallee was born June 12, 1923, in Howard, to Nellie E. (Gieke) and Guy Adefbert Wicker. She attended school in Elk County and college in Coffeyville.
On Jan. 10, 1942, she married Jesse Leon Sallee in Coffeyville. A homemaker, she also worked for the Derby school district for many years.
Sallee was a member of the First Baptist Church and active in American Baptist Women and the church choir. She also volunteered with the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts.
Her husband died Oct. 12, 1994.
Survivors include a son, Larry Sallee, Cherryvaie; two daughters, Carolyn Starner, Moline, and Paula Prince, Derby; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
MR. ALVIN E. SAWYERS
Alvin Eugene Sawyers died Wednesday, June 27, 2001. He was born December 17, 1929 in Ashland, Kansas, a son of Alvin and Verna Sawyers. He grew up on a farm near Longton, Kansas. Later he moved to Howard, Kansas and attended school in Howard. He spent his teen years swimming, fishing and hunting.
Eugene went with a group of the Howard Methodist Church youth on a camping trip. They were swimming and two girls and the minister were about to drown. Eugene jumped in and saved all three.
He played football in high school. When a junior in high school, he moved to Boise. He worked several years for Morrison Knudsen, putting in dams between Boise and Portland, Oregon. He also worked for the city of Portland for several years. Later he owned his own business for twenty years.
Eugene was a member of the Masonic Lodge #132 since 1964. He was a lifetime member and donated $100 a year for over twenty years to Shriners Circus so children could go to the circus.
He married Betty Henderson of Boise in the home of Eugene's parents, Luther and Verna Mayes, near Howard, KS. To their union, three children were born, Sherry, Eugenia and Thomas. They were later divorced.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 2,2001, by the Masonic Lodge (Doric) and Pastor Robert Newberg at Skyline Chapel in Portland. Private interment was at Apostles, 32-C-4 Skyline Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include his mother, Verna Mayes, Boise, two sisters, Phyllis Loyd, Boise and Pat McCann, Sedan, KS.
MR. JOSEPH SCHNEIDER - Submitted by L. Morgan
Joseph Schneider was born in Germany, June 24th, 1833. He came to this country as a young man. At the outbreak of the civil war he responded to President Lincoln's first call and enlisted as a private April 19th, 1861, in Company C, of the 8th Ohio regiment. He was in service a little more than four years, being honorably discharged June 16th, 1865.
He came to Kansas in 1874, locating in Elk county, near Howard. In 1877 he was married to Miss Malinda Fisher, who died March 16th, 1879.
He died July 16th, 1811 at about noon. The funeral service was held in his home, conducted by J. E. Deggendorf, pastor of the Presbyterian church, at two o'clock, July 17th. The remains were interred in Grace Lawn cemetery with military honors by the E.M. Stanton Post, G.A.R.
MR. ALFRED E. SCHOUTEN
Alfred E, "Fred" Schouten of Piedmont died on Feb. 25, 2011 in El Dorado, Kan., at the age of 104. Fred was born on March 22, 1906 in Pratt, Kan., the son of William Henry and Dora (Smith) Schouten. After his schooling Fred worked on the family farm. On June 11, 1926 Fred was united in marriage to Lena Mae Newport in Garden City, Kan. They then settled in Ravanna in Finney County where they farmed for a year. Fred then went to work for the Rock Island Railroad in the Yards. He went back to Cimarron where he teamed for the City. Fred returned to farming from 1929 to 1933 near Engalls and Pierceville. In the spring of 1933 they moved to Piedmont where they farmed and ranched. Lena preceded him in death on Feb. 24, 1989. He is survived by his children; Bill Schouten of Spring, Texas, Lee Schouten of Piedmont, Pauline Ferry of El Dorado, Louise Lassley of Andover; ten grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; eleven great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter, Barbara Dean; three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at Koup Family Funeral Home with Pastor Alan Hunter officiating. Interment followed at Piedmont Cemetery in Piedmont. A memorial has been established with the Piedmont Community Association and may be left in care of the funeral home at P.O. Box 595, Eureka, Kansas 67045.
MR. HAROLD A. SCHOUTEN
LATHAM — Harold A. Schouten, 67, of Latham, died Feb. 23, 1995, in Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital, El Dorado.
Born April 29, 1927, in Finney County, he was the son of Theodore and Lillian (Newport) Schouten.
A World War II veteran, he served in the U.S. Army.
He married Elva Young Feb. 10, 1947 in Howard.
Survivors include his wife, Elva Schouten, Latham; two sons, Donn Schouten, Latham, and Kenn Schouten, Leon; two daughters, Joy Clawson, Andover, and Wanda Roudyhush, Latham; nine grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.
Services will he p.m. Monday in Latham Community Church. Interment will be in Latham Cemetery. A memorial in Mr. Schouten's name has been established with Latham Community Church.
Hillside Funeral Home, Augusta, has charge of arrangements.
MRS. SHARON L. SCHOUTEN - Submitted by L. Morgan
Sharon Louise Schouten of Piedmont, died on Friday, Oct. 17, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita, at the age of 61.
She was born on January 5, 1947 in Winfield, the daughter of Louis Conard and Grace Marie (Griffith) Sharp. She was raised in the Howard area and graduated from local schools. After high school, she attended college in Coffeyville.
On July 9, 1966, Sharon was united in marriage to Lee Schouten in Howard.
After Lee returned from the service, they made their home farming in Piedmont and Sharon worked as a paraprofessional in the Eureka school district. She was an avid seamstress and quilter.
Sharon was a member of the First Baptist church.
Sharon is survived by her husband, Lee of the home; three sons, Ashley Schouten of Piedmont; John Schouten of Fall River, and Ryan Schouten of Piedmont; one daughter, Star Troyer of Norwich; three brothers, Richard Noakes of Wichita; Martin Sharp of Wichita; and Robert Sharp of Severy; and five sisters, Joan Karsting of Smith center; Connie Shipman of Marion; Myrna Leckliter of Herington; Linda Loebeck of Augusta; and Judy Schouten of Leon. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct 21, at Koup Family Funeral Home, in Eureka with Alan Hunter of the Jefferson Street Baptist church officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont cemetery, in Piedmont.
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MRS. BETTY L. SCHUESSLER
Betty Lou Schuessler, 83, retired Wichita St. Francis Hospital nurse, passed away on Oct. 7, 2009. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 10 at Resthaven Mortuary in Wichita.
Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Kenneth, of San Antonio, Texas; sons Ronald and Darlene Bradley of Howard, Michael and Gerry Bradley of San Antonio, Texas, Phil Schuessler of Howard; daughter Beckey and Doug Morse of Wichita; brother Gene Lash of Moore, Okla.; sisters Donna Bloss, Lauita Howland, and Nita Bugni, all of California, seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lutheran Social Services of Wichita.
MR. CLAYTON W. SCHUL
Clayton W. Schul, 52, of Wichita, passed away May 13, 2011, in Wichita. Cremation has taken place. Services were Friday, May 20 at the Father's House in Hutchinson with Bishop Quinton Moore presiding.
Clayton was born Feb. 26, 1959, in Joplin, Mo., to Clyde E. and Mary Lou (Farrar) Schul. He moved to Grenola and attended school in Moline, Grenola and Burden. He graduated from Central of Burden High School in 1977. He attended Hutchinson Community Junior College and graduated from Pittsburg State University. He worked for American States Insurance and Underground Vaults and Storage.
Survivors include his son, Brock Schul, daughter, Alexis Schul, and their mother Cris Schul, all of Hutchinson; sister, Mary Thompson, and nieces, Jennifer, Melissa and Jessica, all of El Dorado; and friend, Claudette Schul, Seguin, Texas.
Memorials may be sent to Training and Evaluation Center of Hutchinson, 1300 E. Avenue A, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
MR. KONRAD SCHUL - Submitted by Peggy Schulz Biever
Obituary.
Konrad Schulz was born at Hesse Darmstadt, Germany Feb. 16th, 1846 and died May 5th, 1928, aged 82 years, 3 months and 11 days. He came to America at the age of 15 years, located at Hamilton, Ohio, was married to Elzina Stanton of Eaton, Ohio in 1869 and came to Douglass county in 1870. He moved to Elk county in 1873, pre-emptying a homestead two and one half mile east of Grenola where they resided until 1911, then to their present home on North Main Grenola. This home was broken when the loving companion was called to her reward Oct. 25, 1926.
To this union was born twelve children, four of who preceded him in death. Those living to mourn his loss are ---- and his companion united with -- Logsdon, Katie William, Lydia McAnulty, Anna Burr and Margaret Bowers. Twenty-five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
The deceased was reared in the Lutheran belief and remained a faithful member until in 1875 when he and his companion united with The Church of the Brethren living a true and faithful life to the end.
Grandpa Schul was a man whom all he came in contact with learned to love. A man of sterling qualities and if he was a friend nothing could change him.
The city of Grenola as well as the community were he live outside of the city has lost in is demise a valuable citizen and all bow in grief with his loved ones in the loss. An annointing service was conducted last Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Loshbaugh of Fredonia, and Rev. Fletcher, this in accordance to His wishes found in the 5th chapter of James. The funeral was conducted at the Methodist church at Grenola Sunday, May 6th, 1928 by Rev. W. H. Fletcher assisted by the pastor, R. M. Brown.
MRS. MAGGIE SCHUL - Submitted by Peggy Schul Biever
Died
At her residence, seven miles northwest of Moline, Friday, Oct. 4, 1901, Mrs. Maggie Schul, wife of Adam Schul. Her funeral was held in the Independence school house Sunday morning and was largely attended by her neighbors and friends. Her pastor, Rev. Geo. Eller, preached an appropriate sermon from Hebrews 9-17. The internment was made in the Grenola cemetery.
Mrs. Schul was highly respected by all her neighbors. She leaves five children, only two of whom were at the funeral. One son is in Alaska, one in Topeka and one daughter in Beloit. We extend to them our earnest sympathy for their great loss.
MRS. MARY LOU SCHUL
Mary Lou Schul, 70, of Grenola, died Thursday morning, March 7, 1991, at William Newton Memorial Hospital in Winfield.
Born Sept. 6, 1920 in Joplin, Mo., she was the daughter of Mark William and Zanna Catherine Wilson Farrar. She graduated from Joplin High School with the class of 1938, and from Joplin Junior College in 1940. On March 16, 1942, she married Clyde E. Schul in Litchfield Park, Ariz. The Schuls have lived in Grenola since 1964, where Mary Lou was a homemaker, a member of the Grenola United Methodist Church, the Order of Eastern Star, was active in the Rainbows, and has been the Chairperson of the 10-County Council on Aging.
She is survived by her husband, Clyde, of the home; one son, Clayton Schul of Wichita, one daughter, Mary Catherine Wade of Winfield; her mother, Zanna Farrar of Moline; one sister, Jean VanGilst of Annandale, Va.; four grandchildren and one stepgranddaughter.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 Monday, March 11, in the Grenola United Methodist Church, with the Reverend LaDonna Carey officiating. Lyman Wheeler was vocalist and Renee Wells was organist. Interment was in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Grenola. A memorial has been established with the Grenola United Methodist Church. Wheeler Funeral Home of Burden had charge of arrangements.
MR. HAROLD I. SCOBEE
Harold Ivan Scobee, 79, of Grenola, died Tuesday, April 23, 1991, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas. He was born September 11, 1911, in Webb, Oklahoma, to Roy Nathan and Sarah Ethel (Robinson) Scobee. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of the Belleplain American Legion, the Disabled American Veterans, the American Association of Retired Persons, and the Grenola Christian Church. He was a retired Chemical Miller and had been employed by Boeing Aircraft in Wichita for many years.
On December 21, 1943, he and Minnie June Hayden were united in marriage at Wichita, Kansas. She survives at the home. Also surviving is one son, Donald, of Belleplaine, Kansas; two brothers, Merle Scobee of Wichita, Kansas, and Robert Scobee of Augusta, Kansas; four sisters, Gertrude Lister of Howard, Kansas, Myrtle Hayden of Pittsburgh, Kansas, Pearl Bright of Valley Center, Kansas, and Marie Boyd of Rose Meade, California; and 7 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, April 26, 1991, at 2:00 p.m., in the Grenola Christian Chruch. Interment was in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Grenola. Rev. Wallace Wartick officiated. Watt Funeral Home, Moline, was in charge of arrangements.
A memorial in his name has been established with the Grenola Christian Church and the Grenola Senior Citizens.
MRS. MINNIE J. SCOBEE
Minnie June Scobee, 72, of Grenola, Kansas, died January 9, 1992, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas. She was born June 29, 1919, in Girard, Kansas, to William and Hattie Johnson Hayden. June was a retired bank teller and a member of the Grenola Christian Church.
On December 21, 1943, in Wichita, Kansas, she married Harold Ivan Scobee. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1991. Survivors include one son, Donald Scobee of Belle Plaine, Kansas; one brother, Adrian Lee Hayden of Pawhuska, Oklahoma; three sisters, Ines Hornbucklc of Howard, Kansas, Merle Powers of Wichita, Kansas, and Shirly Eickholz of Sheridan, Illinois; and 7 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 11, 1992, at 2:00 p.m., in the Grenola Christian Church. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Grenola. Rev. Wallace Wartick officiated. Watt Funeral Home, Moline, was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials in her name have been established with the Grenola Senior Citizens and the Grenola Christian Church.
MR. ROY N. SCOBEE - Submitted by anonymous
Grenola Rites for Roy Scobee
Roy N. Scobee, 87 died Wednesday, Jan. 19, at Sedan. Services were held Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Christian church at Grenola with Rev. Hurley Low officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn cemetery at Grenola.
Mr. Scobee was born Nov. 26, 1884 at Martinstown, Mo., to Stinson L. and Viola Jane (Harllis) Scobee. He married Myrtle Robinson in 1906 at Webb, Okla., and had lived in Grenola since 1922. He was engaged in farming and was a member of the Christian church.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Loren Lister of Howard, Mrs. Claude Hayden of Pittsburg, Mrs. Sam Bright of Valley Center and Mrs. Gene Boyd of Rosemead, Calif.; five sons, Charles of Moline, Ivan of Belle Plaine, Jack of Grenola, Merle and Robert of Wichita; three sisters, Mrs. Zeddie Bewley of Pueblo, Colo., Mrs. Chloe Alffrey and Mrs. Audrey Amerine of Villas, Colo.; 35 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren. All members of the family attended.
MR. GLEN E. SCOTT
Glen E. Scott, age 53, passed away March 15, in Burbank, Calif. He was survived by his wife, Mary Bonnie of Burbank, 2 sons, Ronnie and Steve, Sharon Shew of Wichita & Carol Ann & Ralph Colella of Burbank, his mother Hilda Scott of Howard, two little granddaughters, brother, Hobert of Piedmont, Kans., Carl of Fall River, Ks., Charles of Wichita, Ruth Day of Wichita and his twin sister Glenice Bazner of Main Hawaii.
Glen attended school at Piedmont, He served in the Europeon Theater Operation during World War II.
His father preceded him in death Feb., 1963 and an infant son, March 25, 1953.
Military services were held in Burbank, Calif., on March 18, 1977.
MRS. SARAH E. SCYPHERS - Submitted by Dan Durbin
DEATH OF MRS. SCYPHERS
Sarah Ellen Scyphers, wife of E. Scyphers of the Independent neighborhood northeast of Grenola, died at the hospital in Moline Monday, July 30, 1928. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church in Grenola, Wednesday, August 1st, at 2:30 p. m.
Mrs. Scyphers was born at Bushnell, Illinois, December 14, 1860, but had lived near Grenola many years. The Scyphers family were pioneers and very highly respected people. Many old time neighbors and friends will greatly miss the one who was so greatly beloved by all.
She leave to mourn her departure, her husband, two daughter, Mrs. John K. Schul of the home neighborhood and Mrs. H. W. Bowden of Grenola. One son died in early youth. The survivors have the sincere sympathy of a host of friends.
MISS PEGGY J. SEIMEARS - Submitted by L. Morgan
Peggy JoAn, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Seimears, was born January 8, 1934 and departed this life January 3, 1937, at the sweet age of 2 years, 11 months, and 25 days.
She was born near Howard, Kansas, and lived her little life there. She was taken ill with pneumonia Christmas day and was removed to the St. Mary's hospital at Winfield, January 3rd, where the doctors, sisters and nurses did every possible things to save her. But she was called by her Maker, and grandmother at 8:10 p.m. She is survived by her parents and three sisters and one brother.
Funeral services were held at the Moon Funeral Home in Howard at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 5th, conducted by Rev. J. S. Bunch of the Howard Baptist church. Burial was in Grace Lawn cemetery.
MRS. SARAH L. SEIMEARS
Sarah LuCretia Seimears, daughter of George and Nancy (Hoyt) was born June 26, 1881, at Neodesha, Kansas. She grew up and spent her young adult life in Elk county.
In 1898, she was married to Frank W. Seimears at Cave Springs, Kansas. To this union were born six children. Three sons, Garland, John and Walter; two grandchildren, and two brothers, Walter and Wesley, proceeded her in death.
LuCretia moved to California in 1934 and resided there until three years ago when she suffered a stroke and went to live with her daughter, Mrs. Allie Cullins, in Tyrone, Oklahoma. She had been in the Eureka Rest Home for tho past year.
She was a member of the Seven Day Advontist church. She also belonged to the Rebekah Lodge and Fair Valley Grange in San Dimas. California.
Mrs. Seimears is survived by three daughters, Ardelia Seimears, Alta Hillman, Glendora, California, and Allie Cullins, Tyrone, Oklahoma; two daughters-in-law; 22 grandchildren: 41 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at the Spurrier-Watt Funeral Home, Howard, at 2:00 p. m., October 2, with the Rev. Russell Buck, Olpe, officiating. Music was presented by a duo, composed of Mrs. Everett Wilnerd and Mrs. Butch Dilli, accompanied by Mrs. Robin Smith at the origin. Casket bearers wore Holly M. Miller, William Gragg, Louis Hebb, Jess Barger, John Heater and Alva Crismas. Concluding services and interment were in Grace Lawn cemetery,Howard.
MRS. ANNA SELLS - Submitted by L. Morgan
Died-- Mrs. Anna Sells at her residence five miles northwest of Elk Falls on the 2nd inst. of pneumonia, aged 58 years.
Infant - SETH J. SEIMEARS
Seth Joshua Seimears was stillborn at 5:05 a.m., Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 at Newman Regional Health in Emporia.
He is survived by his parents James L. Jr. and Veronica R. (Veale) Seimears of Madison, three brothers; Cody Bannon, James L. Seimears III and Landon Seimears, one sister Abigail Seimears all of Madison, maternal grandmother Tula Murphy of Belknap, and paternal grandparents James and Tricia Seimears of Howard.
Graveside funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 at Cresco Cemetery with Rev. Tony Pameticky officiating. Family suggests memorials to St. Jude's Children Hospital and may be left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. ELLEN M. SELE
Ellen M. Sele, youngest child of Lars S. and Edwardena Sele, was born May 4, 1883, at the farm home in Otter Creek township and passed away at Twilight Manor, Howard, Kansas, October 18, 1967.
Ellen grew up in Greenwood county and attended Pleasant View and Severy schools. She was baptized and reared in the Lutheran faith. Ellen was the last of a family of ten children.
Preceding her in death were her father and mother; three brothers and six sisters. Survivors include a nephew, Glenn Osborn, with whom she made her home; three other nephews; three nieces; a number of great nieces and nephews; two step-sons and their wives; four step-grandchildren and many friends.
She spent many years caring for her father in his last years, also caring for one brother and two sisters.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 21 in the chapel of the Spurrier-Watt Funeral Home, Howard at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. R. F. Schaechtele, Eureka, officiated. Music was presented by Mrs. Curtis Morgan, accompanied by Mrs. Arthur Cummins at the organ. Casket bearers were Harold McLean, Hobart Scott, Ted Schouten, Floyd Norman, Seven Beitz and Glenn Osborn. Concluding services and burial were in Otter Creek cemetery, north of Piedmont.
MR. FRANCIS J. SEXTON
RUPERT, Idaho - Francis J. Sexton, 81, formerly of Elk County, died Saturday, Oct. 19, at Minidoka Memorial Hospital in Rupert, Idaho. Services were last Monday in Rupert.
Mr. Sexton was born on Nov. 6, 1914, in Elk County to Charles and Lola (Fields) Sexton. He grew up in Clovis, N.M., where he attended school.
He served in the Army and was stationed in the Philippines during World War II. After the war, he worked as an auto mechanic and moved to Rupert in 1959.
He was a member and a deacon in the Christian Church.
On Aug. 4, 1941, he married Edythe L. Foster in Carthage, Mo. She survives.
Other survivors include a son, Edwin, Washington; a sister, Freda Ayers, Kennewick, Wash.; a brother, David Sexton, Aberdeen Md.; and a grandson.
MR. FRED SEXTON - Submitted by L. Morgan
Fred Sexton
Died in Portales, N. M., September 29, 1904. Fred Sexton, aged 30 years.
Fred Sexton was born in Iroquois county, Illinois, February 10, 1874. In 1880 he came to Elk county with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Sexton, and grew to manhood here. He became a member of the Christian church in 1896, and in 1898 went to the Philippines, a member of the Twentieth Kansas. He served his term in the army with honor to himself and his country.
After his return home, he was united in marriage to Miss Iva I. Keath, May 4, 1902. They lived for a time in Kansas City and then came back to Longton. The dreaded disease comsumption had marked him for a victim and in hopes of bettering his health they went to Roswell, N. M., and later to Portales, where he died.
The body was brought to Longton and the funeral services were conducted in the Congregational church by Elder N. Hill of Elk Falls, Sunday, October 2nd. The remains were laid to rest in the Longton cemetery by loving relatives and friends.
This is the cutting short of a life of promise. He will be mourned by family and friends as a noble and honorable young man whose short life was lived consistently with his religion. Brave on the field of battle, tender by the fireside and always to be admired as a manly man, a patriotic citizen and a true and loving husband. - Longton Gleaner.
MR. ASHBY F. SHAFF
Ashby F. Shaff, 87, of Twin Falls died Friday, January 6, 1995 at West Magic Care Center in Twin Falls.
He was born June 25, 1907 in Grenola. He married Marjorie E. Divine on June 22, 1929. He served on a supply ship in the South Pacific as a storekeeper in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He owned and operated a ladies’ dress shop with his wife in Garden City for a number of years until retirement in 1968. They moved to San Diego for a short time before coming to Twin Falls in 1972. His wife, Marjorie, died in 1989.
He is survived by a son Jim Shaff of southern California, and his sister Marguerite Forsyth and her husband Ray of Jerome.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of White Mortuary in Twin Falls.
MR. PERCY SHAFFER - Submitted by L. Morgan
SUICIDE OR ACCIDENT?
Percy Shaffer of North of Town Shoots and Kills Himself
Thursday of last week, the 5th of January, Percy Shaffer, a young man who was living on Wm. Marrs’ farm north of town, shot and killed himself with a Winchester 32 caliber rifle. He and his wife had done the morning chores and the milking and she had gone into the home to get the breakfast. Mr. Shaffer had carried a rifle out with him and had laid it on a pile of feed in the barn. After some time had elapsed and he had not come in to his breakfast, his wife went to the barn and found him lying dead, the muzzle of the rifle in his hand. She gave the alarm and the neighbors came in , also the Coroner, Dr. Trowbridge, and on examination it was found that he had shot himself through the body, but it could not be conclusively determined whether it was suicide or accident. Many hold that it was his own deliberate act, while others incline to the belief that he grasped the gun by the muzzle and that it was discharged accidentally.
Percy Shaffer was 32 years old, was married but had no children. He came here less than a year ago and farmed Mr. Marrs’ place the past season. His reputation for honesty and industry was good and we understand he had arranged to move to town very soon and go to work at the Benson Lumber Yard.
The body was shipped to his old home at Lockwood, Mo., for burial. He leaves a father, mother, two sisters and a brother, Wm. Shaffer who lives northeast of town.
MR. WILLIS SHANKS
Willis "Wayne" Shanks, age 82, of Sedan, passed away Monday, April 12, 2010 at the Pleasant Valley Nursing Home in Sedan. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service was held Friday, April 16, 2010 at the Pleasant Valley Manor Nursing Home in Sedan. Inurnment will follow at a !ater date at the Longton Cemetery in Longton.
David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan, Kansas is in charge of arrangements.
MASTER WILLIAM W. SHANNON - Submitted by L. Morgan
William Walter Shannon was born October 11, 1910 in Howard, Elk County, Kansas and died April 22, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, at the home of his parents, Thomas and Minnie (Walter) Shannon, aged 5 years, 4 months and 14 days.
The funeral service was conducted by O.L. Weir, pastor of First Baptist Church, assisted by Mr. Freed, pastor of the Methodist Church, at the home of Walter's grandfather, W. D. Shannon, of this city, and his little body was laid to rest in Grace Lawn cemetery.
MRS. BLANCHE SHAW
WICHITA - Blanche Louise Shaw passed away on Friday, July 1, 2005, at Via Christi St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita, Kan. She was 79 years of age and a resident of Wichita.
Blanche was born on July 18, 1925, on a farm south of Moline, to Ralph and Lettie Ann (McAlister) McGregor. She attended rural schools and graduated from Moline High School in 1942. Blanche moved to Wichita, where she attended Business College and was employed at the Federal Land Bank office.
On Nov. 25, 1952, she married Harold Stanley Shaw at Wichita. Blanche and Harold made their home at Galesburg and Parsons, where she was employed at the Kansas State Hospital in Parsons until her retirement. After she retired, they moved to Mountain Home, Ark., where they owned and operated a photo shop. After the death of her husband, Blanche returned to make her home in Wichita.
Blanche enjoyed collecting Hummel figurines and had an extensive collection. She was currently a member of the First United Methodist Church in Wichita.
She is survived by her companion, Wilbur Arbuckle, Wichita, Kan.; her brother, John McGregor, Sedan, Kan.; her sister, Eva Malone, Moline, Kan.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2005, at the Moline United Methodist Church, with Rev. Gary Parsons officiating. Interment was held at the Belknap Cemetery, south of Moline.
A memorial has been established with the Moline United Methodist Church. Contributions may be left with the funeral home.
The funeral arrangements are being made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. BARBARA J. SHEEL - Submitted by L. Morgan
Howard - Barbara Jean Sheel, of Conroe, Texas and formerly of Moline, died Friday at Conroe.
Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Moline Cemetery with Pastor Dave Sancher of Christian Community Church in Longton officiating. Cremation has taken place.
Memorials are suggested to the Fisher Center for Alzsheimers Research Foundation. Contributions may be left with Zimmerman Funeral HOme of Howard which is handling the arrangements.
Mrs. Sheel was born Feb. 24, 1936 at Fredonia, the daughter of John M. and Edna Grace Murphy Dexter.
She married Eldon L, Sheel on Feb. 14, 1955 at Longton United Methodist Church. Mr. Sheel died in 1988.
The family made their home in Moline most of their lives. Mrs. Sheel was a member of Moline United Methodist Church and order of the Eastern Star.
Mrs. Sheel is survived by a son, Carl Sheel, Wichita; a daughter, Patti Chappoter, Forth Worth, Texas, a sister, Marilyn Marquis, Pillsburg, Pa., four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
MR. ELDON L. SHEEL - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Eldon L. Sheel, 59, of Moline, died Monday, September 19, 1988 at his home. He was in failing health during the past year. He was born on July 4, 1929 at Piedmont, to Emera F. and Opal Criger Sheel. The family moved to rural Howard where he attended Upper Paw Paw School. In 1937, the family moved to Moline where he attended school and graduated from Moline High School in 1948.
From August 1948 until October 1949, Eldon served in the United States Navy. After returning from the service, he worked in the oil fields until 1952, when he joined his father in business at the Moline Elevator. On February 19, 1955, he married Barbara J. Dexter at the Longton United Methodist Church. She survives at the home.
In 1957, his brother, Harold joined the elevator business and together they operated it until 1976. Eldon sold the elevator in 1978 and has been an active independent oil producer until his death.
He was a member of Meridian Lodge #126, AF&AM and Ladonia Chapter #243, O.E.S. both of Elk Falls, and the Moline United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara of the home; a son, Carl G. and his wife Debbie of Moline; a daughter Patti and husband Gill Chappuie of Independence; his mother Opal; brother Harold and sister Ruth Hisle, all of Moline; and two grandchildren, Tonya and Tyson Chappuie of Independence; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Emera.
Funeral Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 21, 1988 at the Moline United Methodist Church with Rev. LaDonna Carey officiating. Kimy Christie was the organist with Alan Rousselle singing "One Day At A Time" and "His Eye Is On The Sparrow." The hymn "The Old Rugged Cross was sung by the congregation. Active casket bearers were Bill Sheel, Rick Segalla, Marion Jacot, E. Mahlon (Stub) Durbin, Dwain Depew, and Harold Joe McAlister. the honorary casket bearers were Darrel Patteson, Frank Patteson, Roger Patteson, Tom Patteson, Ed Durbin and Pete Akers. Interment was held in the Moline Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the Moline United Methodist Church. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. ELIZABETH SHEEL - Submitted by Dan Durbin
MRS. ELIZABETH SHEEL
Elizabeth Sheel, daughter of William and Elizabeth McCluskey, was born December 5, 1864, in Rutherglenn, Scotland, and departed this life at her home in Moline, Kansas, on March 5, 1954, at the age of 89 years, and 3 months.
When a small child, she with her parents sailed from Scotland to the United State, later settling near New Albany, Kansas.
As a child she attended the Presbyterian Church. On March 31, 1946 she and her husband joined the Methodist Church in Moline, Kansas.
On February 25, 1891, she was united in marriage to Frank Sheel, at the home of her parents, near New Albany. They established their home on a farm near Moline, where they lived until moving to Moline in February, 1941. To this union six children were born, one son dying in infancy. The surviving children are; Ruth Durbin of Moline, Reka Stuckey of Nickerson, Kansas, Elmer and Emera of Moline, and Roy of La Junta, Colo.
Mrs. Sheel loved her home, and was a devoted wife and mother, giving her entire life to interests of her husband, children and friends, always greeting them and her loved ones with a cheery smile and a friendly handclasp.
She has left her earthly home, but her kindly deeds and loving acts will long be remembered. She loved flowers, and her home and garden were full of them.
She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband, Frank Sheel, and the five children before mentioned. One sister, Mary Jane Wadman of Kansas City, Missouri, four brothers; Will McCluskey of Greely, Colorado, Charley McCluskey of Severy, Kansas, John McCluskey of New Albany and Tom McCluskey of Fredonia, Kansas. Seventeen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
She always leaned to watch for us,
Anxious if we were late.
In winter by the window,
In summer by the gate.
And though we mocked her tenderly,
Who had such foolish care,
The long way home would seem more safe,
Because she waited there.
Her thoughts were also full of us,
She never could forget,
And so I think that where she is
She must be watching yet.
Waiting till we come home to her,
Anxious if we are late--
Watching from heaven's window.
Leaning from heaven's gate.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Moline, Sunday March 7, 1954 at 2:30 p.m. conducted by Rev O. W. Dewey. A quarter consisting of Ann Ames, Georgiana Monninger, Juanita Miller and Darlene Bruner sang two hymns; Face to Face, and Beyond the Sunset, accompanied by Elwinnie Tucker. Casket bearers were six grandsons, Ed and Mahlon Durbin, Dale and J. Stuckey, Eldon and Harold Sheel. Burial was made in the Moline Cemetery.
Out of town relatives and friends attending the funeral of Mrs. Frank Sheel were; Mrs. Reka Stuckey and J. B. of Nickerson; Roy Sheel of La Junta, Colo.; Will McCluskey, Greeley, Colo.; Henry McCluskey, Denver, Colo.; Chas. McCluskey, Severy; Mr. and Mrs. Tom McCluskey, Mr. and Mrs. Fay Ward and daughter, Mrs. James Tindle, Fredonia; Mr. and Mrs. John McCluskey, New Albany; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sheel, Chanute; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Sheel, Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Stuckey, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Mosier, Hutchinson; Harold Sheel and Miss Lavoy Good, Manhattan; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Durbin, Howard; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beu, Collinsville, Okla; Mrs. Mabel Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Lee McCluskey, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McCluskey, Wichita; Ralph Harris, Enid, Okla; Mr. and Mrs. Rhudy Schult, Eureka; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Taylor, Mrs. Vicki O'Brian, Mr. Ralph Whitney, Florence; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Coble, Severy; Mr. and Mrs.. Fred Finley, Mr and Mrs. F. C. Pickell, Elk Falls; Mrs.. Emory Temple, Longton; Mr and Mrs. Elgie Fickle, Mr. and Mrs. E. I. Criger, Mr. and Mrs. Clad Criger, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Cole, Mrs. John Garison, Mrs. H. E. Turner, Miss Barbara Dexter, Mr. and Mrs. Hoert Glanders, Mr. and Mrs. John Penhorwood, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Adams, Mrs. Anna L. Bauder, Weide Bauder, Mrs. Virginia Fickle, C. C. McDiarmid, Howard; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hawkins and Glenn, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Hawkins, Grenola.
MR. ELMER W. SHEEL - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Elmer William Sheel was born October 13, 1899 at Moline, Kansas, to Frank Sheel and Elizabeth McCluskey Sheel.
On February 28, 1923, he was united in marriage to Nora B. Oliver.
He was a stockman and retired farmer, living his entire life in the Moline vicinity.
He was taken in death on September 9, 1974, at Sedan, Ks. He is survived by his wife, Nora; one daughter, Joyce Coble, two grandchildren, Van and Jill Coble; one brother, Emera Sheel of Moline; one sister, Reka Stuckey of Huthcinson, Ks.; nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were Friday, September 13, 1974, at the Watt Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. William M. Carr of the St. Mary's Catholic Church officiating. Burial was in the Moline Cemetery.
MR. EMERA F. SHEEL - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Emera Frederick Sheel, son of Frank and Elizabeth (McCluskey) Sheel was born near Moline, Kansas October 16, 1901. He departed this life at Sedan City Hospital April 9, 1978 at age 76.
He graduated from the Moline High School in 1921 and was quite active in the Moline Alumni Association.
He was united in marriage to Opal Criger May 12, 1926. to this union were born three children. Emera spent the first eleven years of their marriage farming in Elk County. They moved to Moline in February 1937 where he was a feed and grain dealer until retirement.
He was a member of the Moline United Methodist Church.
He was a kind and affectionate husband and father and was especially fond of his grandchildren and great grandchildren, who loved him dearly.
He enjoyed visiting with his friends and neighbors and enjoyed working for the best interests of his community. He served on the shcool board and as a councilman, then mayor and was an active member of the Elk County Rodeo Association.
He is survived by his wife, Opal, one daughter, Mrs. R. W. (Ruth) Hisle, two sons, Eldon and Harold, all of Moline, one sister, Mrs. Reka Stuckey of Hutchinson, Kansas, eight grandchildren, Linda, Richard and Gary Hisle; Carl, Patricia, William, Sandra and Mary Sheel, two great grandchildren, Melissa and Brian Hisle.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12, in the Moline United Methodist Church with the Rev. Harold Jensen officiating. Mrs. John Wilson sang two solos, accompanied by Mrs. Roy Olson.
The casket bearers were Howard Suiter, Roy Olson, Dr. R. E. Williams, David Moralez, Tom Musgrave and John Bacus.
Burial was in the Moline Cemetery, with arrangements by Watt Funeral Home.
MR. FRANK SHEEL - Submitted by Dan Durbin
FRANK SHEEL--OBITUARY
Frank Sheel, son of Frederick and Reka Sheel was born June 13, 1868 in Strausburg, Germany. He departed this life at his home in Moline, Kansas on July 30, 1955 at the age of 87 years, 1 month and 17 days.
When an infant he came with his parents to the United States and settled near Thayer, Kansas. The family later came to Elk county and lived on a farm north of Moline where he grew to manhood. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth McCluskey on February 25, 1891. They established their home on a farm near Moline, where they lived until moving to Moline in February 1941.
Mrs. Sheel preceded him in death on March 5, 1954. To this union six children were born, one son dying in infancy. The surviving children are Reka Stuckey of Hutchinson, Kansas, Roy of LaJunta, Colorado, Ruth Durbin, Elmer and Emera of Moline.
He united with the Methodist church in Moline on March 31, 1946.
He was a kind and affectionate husband and father, giving his entire life to interests of his family and community.
He leaves to mourn his departure his five children, one brother, Henry Sheel of Chanute, Kansas, two sisters, Mrs. Almanda Adams of Boulder, Colorado and Mrs. Lillie Fickle on Manhattan, Kansas, seventeen grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on August 1, 1955 at 10 A. M. in the Watt Funeral Chapel, conducted by Rev. O. W. Dewey of the Methodist Church. A ladies' quarter composed of Mrs. Darlene Bruner, Mrs. Juanita Miller, Mrs. Ann Ames and Mrs. Georgianna Monninger accompanied by Mrs. Elwinnie Tucker sang two hymns. Pall bearers were six grandsons; Dale and J. B. Stuckey, Mahlon and Ed Durbin, Harold and Eldon Sheel. Burial was made in the Moline Cemetery.
Out of town relatives attending the funeral of Frank Sheel were Mrs. Reka Stuckey, Mr. and Mrs. Van Sturgeon and children, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Mosier, Hutchinson; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sheel and Kay, La Junta, Colorado; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Stuckey, Nickerson; Mrs. Glen Coble and Van Gordon, Severy; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Durbin and children, Mr. and Mrs. Elgie Fickle, Howard; Mr, and Mrs. Henry Sheel, Chanute; Mr. and Mrs. Tom McCluskey, Mr. and Mrs. Fay Ward, Mr. and Mrs. James Tindle and children, Fredonia; Mrs. John McCluskey, New Albany; Mr. and Mrs. Lee McCluskey, Wichita; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beu, Collinsville, Oklahoma, Mrs. Rhudy Schult, Eureka.
MRS. FREDERICA SHEEL - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Frederica Beu was born August 30, 1848, in Province, New Forpommen, Northern Germany. She united in marriage to Fredrick Sheel, July 19, 1867. Mr. and Mrs. Sheel came to Elk county fifty years ago and settled on a farm, later moving to Moline, where Mr. Sheel passed away December 27, 1927. Since that time Mrs. Sheel and her daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Cook have resided together in the family home.
Mrs. Sheel has been failing in health for several years but was a woman of remarkable strength of character and bore the care of Mr. Sheel during his last years, as well as her own sufferings with a high degree of courage. She was a life long member of the Lutheran church, and found daily comfort in the knowledge that her God was always near. Often during her intense pain she would call upon her loved ones to pray that she might have strength to bear patiently all that God called her to bear.
She passed from this life May 30, 1928, at her home in Moline, Kansas, survived by two sons, Frank Sheel, Moline, Kansas, and Henry Sheel, Earlton, Kansas; three daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Cook, Moline, Kansas, Mrs. Lillie Fickle, Howard, Kansas, Mrs. Ed Adams, Boulder, Colorado; one foster daughter, Mrs. Walter Street, Moline. Also two brothers, Will Beu, Delaware, Oklahoma, Christian Beu, Moline, and one sister, Mrs. Sophia Krohn, Moline and seventeen grandchildren and twenty-three great granchildren.
Her years were almost four score and they are accomplished, but she is not dead, for such lives never die. They are a part of the imperishable things over which death has no power.
Funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal Church, Friday afternoon and burian was in the Moline cemetery.
MR. FREDERICK SHEEL - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Frederick Sheel was born in Province Neu For Pomen, Northern Germany, July 15, 1844. He was married to Miss Reka Beu in 1868. To this union were born, two sons and three daughters; Frank Sheel of Moline, Henry Sheel of Earlton, Kansas; Mrs. L. J. Cook of Moline; Mrs. Lillie Fickle of Howard, Kansas, and Mrs. Ed Adams of Boulder, Colorado. They also raised a cousin's child from infancy, Mrs. Walter Street.
Mr. Sheel was converted when a young boy and became a member of the Lutheran Church and was a faithful member to the end.
He departed this life at his home in Moline, Kansas, December 27, 1927, age 83 years, 5 months and 12 days.
He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, two sons, four daughters, seventeen grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Moline Thursday afternoon, December 29, 1927, at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. O. W. Dewey, pastor, and interment was in the Moline cemetery.
MR. HAROLD FRANK SHEEL - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Harold Frank Sheel, 71, of Moline died Sept. 25, 2004, at the Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Okla.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Moline United Methodist Church. The Rev. Gary Parsons will officiate. Burial will be in Moline Cemetery.
Memorials have been established with the Moline United Methodist Church and the Center for Basic Cancer Research at Kansas State University. Contributions may be left with Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
Sheel was born June 2, 1933, in Howard, to Opal Gladys (Criger) and Emera Fredrick Sheel. He attended school in Moline and graduated from Moline High School in 1951. He graduated from Kansas State University at Manhattan and served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957.
On July 31, 1954, he married Lavoy Good in Ashland. Sheel and his brother owned and operated the Moline Feed Store and Elevator for many years. In 1975, he became an oil producer and continued in that business until his retirement in 1982.
He was a member of the Moline United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Lavoy Sheel, Moline, a son, William Sheel, Greeley, Colo.; two daughters, Sandra Pobst, Austin, Texas, and Mary Ann Segalla, Springdale, Ark.; a sister, Ruth Hisle, Moline, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
MRS. KAYLA LEA ELLEN SHEEL - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Kayla Lea Ellen (Higgins) Sheel, 18, died Monday, Sept. 18, 2006 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Service was held Sept. 23, 2006 at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, Wichita, Kansas. Gravesite at Moline, Kansas. She and her husband Michael Sheel both were killed in a motorcycle accident.
Survivors; parents; Phill and Theresa Higgins of Wichita, Kansas, Michael Stanley of Canton, Okla., sisters, Liz Higgins, Jennifer Higgins of Wichita, Ashlynn Stanley of Canton, Okla., brothers Brian (Becky) Higgins, Jason Higgins, grandmother, Gerry Witkze, grandfather, Thomas Stanley, aunts and uncles; Cherri Hernandez, Shirley Filgate, Don (Mary) Higgins, Jim (Sandi) Cranford, Dick Higgins, nephews, Noland and Logan Higgins.
MRS. LAVOY SHEEL
Lavoy Sheel, age 76, a resident of Fayetteville, Ark., and formerly of Moline, passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, at the Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Ark. She was born March 22, 1933, in Levelland, Texas, to George William (Dub) and Novell Good.
On July 31, 1954, Lavoy was united in marriage to Harold Frank Sheel at Ashland, Kan. They were married for 50 years until his death on Sept. 25, 2004.
Lavoy loved the Lord and was a blessing and a joy to her family, as well as to those who knew her. Her strength and optimism in the face of an extended battle with cancer inspired us all.
She is survived by her son Bill Sheel and his wife Nonie of Greeley, Colo., her daughter Sandra and husband Forrest Pobst of Austin, Texas, and her daughter Mary Ann and husband Rick Segalla of Springdale, Ark.; by her sister, Ina Floy and husband Melvin Geier of Girard, Kan., and sister-in-law Ruth Hisle of Brownsville, Texas. She is survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Harold Sheel. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, at the Moline United Methodist Church with Reverends Chan Lovelace and Gary Parsons presiding. Burial followed at the Moline Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Moline United Methodist Church or the Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research at Kansas State University and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. MICHAEL ELDON SHEEL - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Michael Eldon Sheel, 17, of Augusta, formerly of Moline, died from injuries received in a motorcycle accident west of Augusta Sept. 16, 2006.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at the Moline Cemetery. The Rev. Dave Sanchez will officiate. The Michael Sheel Memorial has been established for the benefit of his family. Contributions may be left with Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
Michael was born Dec. 4, 1988, at Iola, to Carl Gene and Deborah Ann (Mitchell) Sheel. He attended West Elk schools and grew up in the Moline community.
On June 26, 2006, he married Kayla Lea Ellen Higgins at Wichita, and they made their home in Augusta. Kayla also died form injuries received in the accident.
Mike had been employed as a cook and recently enlisted in the United States Army.
He is survived by his parents, Carl Sheel, Wichita, and Debbie Sheel, Moline; his brother, Chris Sheel, Howard, and his grandparents, Larry and Ettie Mitchell, Howard, and Bill and Barbara Bugg, Livingston, Texas.
MRS. NORA B. SHEEL - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Nora Belle “Pody” Sheel passsed away Friday, June 8, 1990, at the Elk Manor Nursing Home in Moline. She was 87 years of age. Pody, as she was known to her friends, was born on July 26, 1902 at Vermillion, Kansas to Van B. and Lillie Johnson Oliver. She attended elementary school at Bancroft, Kansas and came with her family to the Ames Chapel Community, south of Moline, at the age of ten. In 1916, she graduated from the eighth grade at Center School in Chautauqua County.
On February 28, 1922, Pody married Elmer William Sheel at Moline, Kansas and to this union was born a daughter, Joyce. They owned and operated a farm northeast of Moline until moving to her present home in town, in 1950. Elmer preceded her in death on September 9, 1974.
She enjoyed taking care of her home and her family, and was especially known for her skill at baking cookies. Pody was a member of the Moline United Methodist Church, and spent Monday afternoons quilting at the church with her friends.
She is survived by her daughter Joyce Coble and husband Glenn of Moline, her sister Ina Julian Buchele and husband Ned, also of Molinc, two grandchildren, Van Coble, his wife Jeannctte and son Zachary of Winfield and Jill Coble of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her husban, her parents, a brother Martin Oliver, and two sisters, Lillian BonJour Coble and Eunice Oliver.
Funeral services werc held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 11, 1990 at the Moline United Methodist Church with Rev. LaDonna Carey officiating. Mrs. Sharle Watkins was the organist with Lloyd G. Zimmerman singing “Beyond The Sunset” and "In the Garden", The casket bearers were Steve Julian, Mahion Durbin, Ron Ford, David Brace, Harold Sheel and Ed Durbin. Interment was held in the Moline Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the Moline United Methodist Church. contributions can be left with the funeral home. Funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. OPAL G. SHEEL - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Opal Gladys Sheel, homemaker, passed away Sunday, October 22, 1995 at the Elk Manor Nursing Home in Moline. She was 91 years of age. Opal was born November 5, 1903 at Howard to Ezra Lee and Hanna Permilia (Baughman)Criger. She graduated from Howard High School and attended one year of Normal schooling near Emporia for her teaching certificate. Opal taught four years in the Elk County schools.
On May 12, 1926, she married Emera Fredrick Sheel at Independence, and to this union were born two sons Harold F. and Eldon L., and one daughter Ruth Joanne (Sheel) Hisle. She lived in the Elk County area throughout her life. As a homemaker, Opal enjoyed her family and was able to remain in her home until a very recent move to the Elk County Nursing Home, due to ill health. Emera preceded her in death on April 9, 1978.
Opal was a member of the Chatter-N-Stitch Club, the Paw Paw Reunion, and the Howard Alumni Association. She was a long time member of the Moline United Methodist church, where she was active in the UMW.
She is survived by her son Harold F. Sheel and his wife Lavoy, and her daughter Ruth J. Hisle and her husband Richard, all of Moline, a sister Coral Mowry of San Antonio, TX, eight grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, her son Eldon, her parents, one sister Clarice Lilley, and one brother Clad Q. Criger.
Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 26, 1995 at the Moline United Methodist church with Rev. Larry Bowyer officiating. Shae Watkins was the organist with Joe Ames singing "Hymn of Promise" The congregation sang "O Jesus I Have Promised". The casket bearers were Brian Hisle, Gary Hisle, Richard Hisle, Rick Segalla, Bill Sheel and Carl Sheel. Interment was held in the Moline Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the Moline United Methodist Church. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MASTER GEORGE A. SHEPHERD - Submitted by L. Morgan
George Alden Shepherd
George Alden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shephard, born at Hartford, Kansas, December 10, 1925, passed away at their home southeast of Howard, Friday morning, October 3, 1930, at 6:35, at the age of four years, nine months and 24 days.
When George was but a babe he was enrolled in the cradle roll of the Elmanadaro Presbyterian Sunday school and endeared himself to his Sunday school teachers.
Little George leaves to mourn his early departure his little sister and playmate, Lucile, his father and mother; Grandfather and Grandmother Shepherd, Grandfather and Grandmother Andrews, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
"A little one from us is gone; a voice we loved is still; a place is vacant in our home that never can be filled."
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the home by Rev. W.C. Chappell, pastor of the Howard Methodist church, with interment in Grace Lawn cemetery, at Howard.
MRS. MARGARET M. SHERMAN - Submitted by L. Morgan
OBITUARY-SHERMAN
Margaret M. Hurst, youngest child of Jeff and Ann Hurst, was born near Howard, Kansas, October 2, 1885 and departed this life September 20, 1925, aged 39 years, 11 months, and 18 days.
In 1901 she moved with her parents to the city of Howard, where she completed her high school education, graduating in 1906.
Early in young womanhood she professed faith in her Savior and united with the Baptist church in this city, living the faithful Chrsitian life, her expressions of peace of soul in the hands of her Savior, until the last moments is most comforting to her many friends and loved ones.
On November 20, 1917, she was married to Perry Sherman and since has lived in the country near Howard. During the last four years of her life she has been gradually failing in health. Fully realizing her condition, she has been a most patient and cheerful sufferer, and was ready for the call which came Sunday morning.
In leaving this life she joins her father in death and leaves here to mourn her seemingly untimely departure, her husband, her mother, two brothers, Grant Hurst of Howard and Bert Hurst of Fresno, California; two sisters, Mrs. Marley Bogue of Kansas City, Kansas, and Mrs. Ellen Hilyard of Severy, and other relatives and a large number of friends.
Funeral services were held at the Baptist church at 2 o'clock, Tuesday, September 22, 1925, Ralph A. Stonebraker officiating and the body was laid to rest in Grace Lawn cemetery.
MRS. MARTHA L. SILGER - Submitted by Dan Durbin
MARTHA LOUISA SILGER
Mary Louisa Taylor was born September 5, 1845, at Bruceville, Indiana, and died March 5, 1930, at Moline, Kansas. On September 10, 1868, she was married to Jasper Silger. Nine children were born into their home: Mary who died May 10, 1886; Henry C., Ollie, Rena who died March 17, 1887; May who died December 15, 1918; Anna, Merton J., Homer J., and Edwin A who died August 24, 1924. The father died October 25, 1896, at Moline.
Grandma Silger, as she was known in and about Moline, was a splendid neighbor and friend, and the friendships she created here during her life, will only be forgotten by the passing of those who knew her. She was very careful and exact in all that she did. During the latter years of her life, she completed a family record which she had had copied and Photostatted. Such records are seldom found, and this one will be of lasting value to her posterity.
Mrs. Silger's church preference was Presbyterian of which communion she had been a member for a long number of years. There being no Presbyterian church in Moline, the family attended the Christian church, which church Mrs. Silger attended faithfully until the extreme years of her life prevented her from doing so. In compliance with her request, the funeral was held in the Christian church building with the minister of that church officiating.
Besides the remaining children and grandchildren she leave one sister, Mrs. Minnie Gardner of Chicago, and two brothers, Andrew Taylor of Indiana, and Julian Taylor of Louisana, also a host of friends in and about Moline to mourn her passing.
The funeral services were held Friday afternoon, march 7, 1930, at 2:30 o'clock at the Christian church conducted by Rev. Sidney Hawkins, pastor of the church and interment was made in the Moline cemetery.
MR. GEORGE SHIPLEY - Submitted by L. Morgan
GEORGE SHIPLEY LAID TO REST
Passed Away Saturday Evening After Ten Days Illness
Longton News: One of the oldest and most respected citizens passed away at 10:30 last Saturday evening when George H. Shipley bade farewell to family and friends and stepped "over the river" to await their coming.
Mr. Shipley had been sick but a short time and said "I am just worn out; I have done all I can do in this world, and am ready to go. I am not afraid to die." That is a wonderful sermon to leave.
George H. Shipley, son of Joel and Amy Shipley, was born in Henry county, Missouri, June 23rd, 1848 and departed this life August 24, 1929, at the age of 81 years, two months and one day, at the farm where he had lived for fifty-six years.
He was married in 1877 to Miss Caroline Cook and to this union were born five children; Samuel W. of Longton, Kansas, Carrie and Charles of Halkirk, Alberta Canada; Mrs. Dolllie Roth of Emporia, Kansas, and George who died at the age of seven. His wife died March 1, 1886.
He was married to Mrs. Sarah Munyon in 1889 and to them were born Frank of Elkhart, Kansas; Henry of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Mrs. May Morris of Winfield, Kansas, and one daughter who died in infancy.
He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, seven children, three step-children and sixteen grandchildren.
He was a faithful husband and a kind loving father, and was loved by all who knew him.
The funeral services were held Tuesday, August 27, at 2 o'clock at the Congregational church in Longton, conducted by Rev. Newton Hill, of Elk Falls, assisted by Rev. E. K. Resler. The music was furnished by Mrs. Sabre Clark, Mrs. F. K. Day, Miss Selma Anderson, Chas Hainlin and H. E. Brighton.
The active pall bearers were: Al Frailey, Huse Shouse, Joe Lanning, Jim Davis, Walter Reeves, and George McCullough. Honorary pall bearers were: Sam McDonald, Geo. McCullough (?), E. Schroeder, Mr. McHenry, Mr. Dobbs, Mr. Shouse, Mr. Wm. Colvin and Mr. Morris.
Interment in the Longton cemetery.
MR. DALE M. SHIPMAN
Dale Merven Shipman, age 68, a resident of Winfield, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Village in Winfield.
He was born on Nov. 12, 1942 in Howard, the son of Merven and Edith L, (Morris) Shipman, He attended elementary and high school in Howard.
He was united in marriage to Charlene Croney and to this union was born three children, Corrina Faye Shipman, Ramona Lee Shipman and Dale Merven Shipman Jr. After 13 years of marriage Dale and Charlene would divorce.
Dale worked for Cold Unit Storage in Wichita and the Kelly Ranch in Severy. He moved to Arizona to stay with his brother and worked for a bowling alley. He moved back to Wichita and worked for the Pancake House.
From there Dale moved to Winfield and worked for Checker's, Walnut Hills and Good Samaritan Village. After suffering a stroke in 2010, Dale went to live at the Good Samaritan Village. His hobbies included fishing, watching cowboy movies, car races and watching football games on TV.
Dale is survived by his children: Corrina Faye, Ramona Lee and Dale M. Jr.; brother Dallas E. Shipman; sisters Delores J. Hallman and Deborah L. Todd, three grandchildren and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 18, 2011. Interment was held Tuesday, July 19 at Grace Lawn Cemetery.
Family suggests memorial contributions to the Dale Shipman Memorial Fund and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside - Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard.
MRS. EDITH L. SHIPMAN - Submitted by Louise Havens
EDITH LUCILLE SHIPMAN
Edith L. Shipman, 64, former Howard resident, died Friday in El Dorado. Born near Howard on Aug. 14, 1919, she was the daughter of Edward and Alice Poole Morris.
On August 29, 1941, she was married to Mervin Shipman and he preceded her in death in 1974. Mrs. Shipman was a lifelong resident of Howard until moving to Knutson Manor Nursing Home in El Dorado in February 1983. She was a member of the Christian Church of Howard.
Survivors include two sons, Dale of Coffeyville, Dallas of Glendale, Ariz., two daughters, Delores Hallman of Winfield, Deborah Faulkner of El Dorado; four brothers, Willard Morris of Winfield, Eugene Morris of Covina, Calif., Lewis Morris of Howard, Chester Morris of Wichita; three sisters, Ruth Hedges of Severy, Coretta Webster of Howard, Dorothy Goss of Wichita; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard with the Rev. Paul Harding officiating. Interment was in Grace Lawn Cemetery at Howard.
MR. ROBERT V. SHORE
Robert V. "Bob" Shore, 82, of Burden, Kan., passed away Saturday evening, Dec. 11, 2010, at William Newton Hospital in Winfield.
Robert "Bob" Shore was born Jan. 8, 1928, in Riverdale, Kan., to Bert and Dora (Bond) Shore. He attended school in Riverdale and moved to Burden at the age of 11. He graduated from Burden High Schoo! in 1946. Following graduation, he began working with his father and brother at Shore and Sons Construction.
Bob was united in marriage to Irma L. Stacy on May 22, 1948, in Winfield. The couple made their home in Burden and he continued working with his family. He also worked at the McAdams Quarry west of Cedar Vale, which he later managed, and at Western Plains, in Weatherford, Okla. Bob farmed much of his life as well.
He was a member of the Rural Water District #5 Board and the National Rifle Association. He loved inventing and building things, flying his own aircraft, hunting and his dogs.
in addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Shore; and his sister, JoAnn Lewis.
Mr. Shore is survived by his wife, Irma, of the home; his children Debra K. Rowe of Siloam Springs, Ark., Brenda T. Shore of El Dorado, and Rob Shore and his wife, Judy, of Grenola; his five grandchildren Stacia Hand, Justin Shore, Erin Rowe, Aidan Rowe and Joey Smith; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18, at Miles Funeral Service in Winfield. Interment will follow at the Burden Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 17. The family will greet friends from 5-6:30 p.m. that evening.
Memorials have been established in Bob's name with the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association. Contributions may be made through Miles Funeral Service, P.O. Box 720, Winfield, KS 67156, 620-221-1111, www.mitesfuner-alservice.com.
MOLINE CEM MR. THOMAS J. SHORTER - Submitted by L. Morgan
LONG BEACH, Miss. - Thomas Joseph Shorter, 60, of Long Beach, died July 12, 2002, in Gulfport, Miss.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Moline Cemetery.
A memorial has been established with the American Heart Association. Contributions may be made through Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
Survivors include Shorter's wife, Mary Lou Shorter, Long Beach; two sons, Michael Shorter, Ponca City, and Tommy Lowry, Oxford; a daughter, Paula Shetterly, Atlanta, Ga.; his brother, Steve Shorter, Hutchinson; and four grandchildren.
MISS DELLA M. SHOUSE - Submitted by Dan Durben
Death notice Della M. Shouse
The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shoush of Salt Creek was buried in Longton cemetery last Sunday. The little child had only been sick a few days with some throat trouble.
[**note: This would appear to be Della M. Shouse, daughter of William W. and Myrtle May Shouse. Their residence would have actually been in CQ County, but burial was in EK County.]
MRS. FRANKIE M. SHOUSE
Frankie M. Shouse, 87, of Lafontaine, died Monday, Aug. 20, 1990 at Colonial Lodge nursing home in Independence.
Services were Wednesday, Aug. 22, 1990 at the Lafontaine Christian Church with the Rev. Ron McMillen officiating. Burial was at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City. Memorials are suggested to the Lafontaine Christian Church. Timmons Funeral Home of Fredonia was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Shouse was born Jan. 30, 1903, at Longton to John W. and Margaret E. (Flesher) Hughes. She was married on Oct. 20, 1920, in Independence, to Preston Melvin Darett. He died in May 1963. In 1965, she married Leamon Shouse and he died in 1978. Mrs. Shouse was a member of the Lafontaine Christian Church.
Survivors include two sons, Melvin Darrett of Big Springs, TX., and Doyle Darett of Fort Worth, TX.; one daughter, Berniece Massoth of Lafontaine; three sisters, Lola Bright of Independence, Bernice Huffman of St John and Goldie (last name available) of Meade; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
MRS. SHUPP - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Mrs. Shupp, wife of Montgomery Shupp, living near the Ames chapel, died of consumption, Monday, and the remains were interred in the Moline cemetery.
MASTER SIDNER - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Died---The 4-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Sidner, Tuesday, December 31, at their home northwest of Moline, of membranous croup. The funeral was held Wednesday.
MR. CLIFTON E. SIGNER - Submitted by L. Morgan
Clifton Eugene Signer, son of Frank H. and Hazel M. Signer, was born September 18th, 1926 on a farm 13 miles northwest of Howard, Kansas, and departed this life, October 11th, 1976, at the age of 50 years and 23 days, in the St. Francis Hospital in Wichita.
He was married to Mary Miller, June 12th, 1946 at Sedan, Kansas, and to the union was born three sons, Lyle, Staff Sargeant-United States Air Force, Altus, Oklahoma, Dennis and Teddy of Emporia, Kansas.
Gene (as everyone called him) was a person who loved people and was more than willing to go the second mile to help anyone in need, and was always available when needed.
He was a member of the Severy Chamber of Commerce. He also served on the City Council, Volunteer Fire Department of Severy, and the Greenwood County Rural Fire Department.
Gene enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1946 and served in occupied Japan.
He had worked at various places in Wichita, for a number of years, as well as farmed. He was also employed by Gladding Del Ray Camper Co., of Fredonia, and by Vancil's Auto Salvage, at Severy, as a truck driver. He and his wife, Mary owned and operated Mary & Gene's Drive-In, at Severy.
He is survived by his wife, Mary, three sons, (Lyle, Dennis, & Teddy), three grandchildren-(Ryan, Tamara, & Alisha), of Emporia, three daughters-in-law, Mitsako of Altus, Oklahoma, and Linda Sue and [can't read]_ two brothers, Frank J. Signer of Moline, and Donald R. Signer, of Howard, his father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Glen O. Miller, of rural Howard, and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held in the Chapel of the Spurrier Funeral Home, Howard, Kansas, at 2 p.m., October 14, 1976. Roy L. Brown of the United Methodist Church officiated.
Mrs. Robin Smith, organist, accompanied Mrs. Robert Greenwood and Mrs. Jerry Harrod as they sang, "He Touched Me," and "How Great Thou Art."
Casket bearers were Howard Vancil, Gary Vancil, Harold Mitchell, Bill Harris, Frederick Smith, and Ted Knight. Honorary bearers were Willie Ervin, Randy Ervin, Rocky Ervin, and Rusty Ervin.
The American Legion Carter-Rader Post #149 conducted military graveside rites and interment was in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Howard, Kansas.
MR. DENNIS E. SIGNER
Dennis Eugene Signer, 44, of Emporia, formerly of Howard, died Friday in an auto accident at Emporia.
Funeral servlc&s will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Severy United Methodist Church in Severy, with the Rev. Robert Cooper officiating. Burial will be at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard. Memorials are suggested to the Scholarship Fund for the Children of Dennis Signer, with Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Signer was born on Feb. 21, 1951, at Eureka to Clifton Eugene and Mary L (Miller) Signer. He graduated from Howard High School in 1969. He was supervisor of Iowa Beef Processing (IBP) of Emporia. He married Linda Brown. She survives at the home. The, couple lived in the Howard and Severy area before moving to Emporia in recent years.
Other survivors include a son, Ryan, Manhattan; a daughter, Tamara Signer, Emporia; mother, Mary Buck of Severy; and two brothers, Lyle, Perry, Ga., and Ted, Houston, Texas.
MRS. GLADYS E. SIGNER - Submitted by L. Morgan
HOWARD — Gladys Evelyn Signer, 73, longtime resident of Severy, died Feb. 28, 2006, at Howard Twilight Manor.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Severy Baptist Church. Pastor Tony Pameticky wifi officiate. Burial will be in Grace Lawn Cemetery.
A memorial has been established with the Greenwood County Hospice of Eureka. Contributions may be left with Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
Signer was bom April 17, 1932, at Newton, to Andrew Matthew and Effie (Bohanon) Adler. After the death of her parents in 1941, she lived with her sister and husband, Ruby and Bill Willich, She attended school at Leon until they moved to a farm southeast of Piedmont. She graduated from Piedmont High School in 1950.
On April 25,1951, she married Frank Junior Signer at Bentonville, Ark., and to this union were born a son and two daughters. They moved to a farm near Howard in 1953 and later lived in Texas and Alabama before returning to Elk County in the late 1950s.
Signer was employed as a certified nurse's assistant at the opening of Howard Twilight Manor in 1966. In 1969, the family moved to Severy where they remained until moving to Moline in 1972, Signer worked at Elk Manor Nursing Home in Moline until returning to Severy in 1977. She was employed at Frank Bills Trucking at Severy before devoting her time to caring for her family.
Her husband preceded her in death.
She is survived by a son, Steven Signer, Piedmont; two daughters, Patty Craig, Sever, and Joetta Damalt, Caney; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
MAURINE & CHARLES SIMKINS
A private graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2002 for interment of the cremated remains of Maurine and Charles Simkins at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard, Kansas with Rev. Ted D. Davis of the Longton Baptist Church officiating. A memorial has been established with Hospice in lieu of flowers. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements are being made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
Minnie Maurine Hamilton passed away on November 23, 1998 at Kansas City, Kansas. She was 83 years of age. Charles Leonard Simkins passed away on June 14, 2002 at Kansas City, Kansas. He was 94 years of age. They were both residents of the Kansas City area.
Minnie Maurine Hamilton was born in Murray, Iowa on September 10, 1915, one of four children born to the family of Maude Hayes and David Hamilton. She moved with her family to and went to elementary and High School in Elk Falls, Kansas. She graduated from Elk Falls High School and went to college in Emporia where, in her junior year, she met Charles Leonard Simkins. They were married on June 21, 1941 at Emporia, Kansas.
Charles Leonard Simkins was born on September 21, 1907 in Reading, Kansas, one of five children born to the family of Lucy Ann Caldwell and Jeremiah Simkins. He attended Elementary and High School at Border High School in Reading and went on to college at Emporia, majoring in French and Spanish, where he met Maurine and married her.
Maurine taught school in Gardner, Kansas and Charles taught in Reading. In 1941 Charles was called to duty in the United States Army and served one year overseas in the Medical Corps while his wife went to Business College. Upon his return from the military, he worked for Civil Service with the Railroad Retirement Board and his wife worked for several businesses including Kenworth and Mobay until her retirement. Charles was a lifelong amateur photographer and collected antique cameras. They moved to the Kansas City area, where they lived and worked the rest of their lives.
They had one daughter, Annette, born in 1948 and she graduated from the University of Kansas in Lawrence in the spring of 1970 with a major in French and a minor in German. In 1972 Annette and her husband had a daughter, Nicole Annette Ary, who was the joy of Maurine and Charles. Later in life, Annette remarried, to James English and they live in the Kansas City area. Maurine has a surviving brother, Dale Hamilton of Howard, Kansas, a surviving sister-in-law, Louise Hamilton of Wichita, Kansas and three surviving nephews, Mike D. Hamilton of Washington, D.C., Gary Gossen of Nevada and Jim Hamilton of California.
MRS. MARY SIMMONS - Submitted by L. Morgan
Mary Emmeline Underwood was born January 31, 1843, and passed out of this life in Elk Falls, Kansas, June 15, 1927, aged 84 years, 4 months and 15 days.
She was married to Willis Simmons June 30, 1864. To this union were born four children, all of whom are yet living; Mrs. W. M. Williams, and Oliver W. Simmons of Elk Falls, Kansas; Charles W. Simmons and Mrs. Ida Pepin of Enid, Oklahoma.
The family came to Elk County about forty eight years ago, and has resided in several different localities, including a few years in Oklahoma and a year in Douglas county, Illinois.
Mr. Simmons died near Elk Falls, November 23, 1901. Since his death, Mrs. Simmons has made her home with her children. She was a very industrious woman, looking well to her household. She was of quiet disposition, very much interested in the welfare of her children, and grandchildren. She was a kind friend and neighbor, and very highly esteemed by all who became acquainted with her.
Her illness was of short duration. She bore her suffering patiently. Death came as a relief to her weary frame, and she is at rest.
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Funeral services took place at 10 a.m. June 17. Music arranged by Miss Esther Arnall, a brief address by Newton Hill, followed by a short discourse by Rev. Frank L. Page. Interment in the family lot in Elk Falls cemetery.
MR. PATRICK M. SIMMONS
Patrick Mark "Pat" Simmons, age 50, a resident of Howard, died Friday, July 23, 2010.
He was born March 2, 1960 in Larned, Kan., the son of Vincent Dennis and Grace Lavada (Bird) Simmons.
Pat was a graduate of Larned High School and a graduate of Bethany College class of 1982.
On June 4, 1983 Pat was united in marriage to Debra Eileen Higdon in Ottawa, Kan. For 28 years Pat was a teacher and coach for West Elk High School.
He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Moline. Other memberships included the West Elk Booster Club and a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council #14817.
Pat is survived by his wife Debbie of Howard; one son Lucas Simmons of Howard; two daughters Tara Simmons of Topeka, Kan., and Heather Simmons of Lawrence, Kan.; four brothers Vincent Simmons and his wife Fran of Garden City, Kan., Joe Simmons and his wife Jean of Larned, Kan., Jerome Simmons and his wife Robin of Olathe, Kan., and Kevin Simmons and his wife Leann of Larned, Kan.; three sisters Lavada Rowe and her husband Dale of Scranton, Kan., Veronica Holloman and her husband Steve of Topeka, Kan., and Monica Schneweis and her husband Larry of Dodge City, Kan.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Moline. Interment was at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Family suggests memorial contributions be made to Patrick Simmons Children's Educational Fund and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard.
MRS. VERA E. SIMMONS
Vera E. Simmons, 91, died July 6, 1994 at Dillon Living Center in Hutchinson.
She was born January 7, 1903, near Howard, the daughter of William and Nina Flanders Jay. A Hutchinson resident since 1935, she was a homemaker.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the church, the Silver Leaf Chapter No. 464 Order of the Eastern Star and the Social Order of Beaceant Hutchinson Assembly No. 147, all of Hutchinson.
On September 30, 1923, she married R. Eddy Simmons at Howard, he died June 1, 1993.
Survivors include: a son Donald of Brookshire, TX.; a brother Deanus Jay of Wichita; a sister Vida Baughman of Howard; and a grandson.
Funeral service were held July 9, 1994 at the Elliott Chapel in Hutchinson, with the Rev. Doug Hasty presiding. A Silver Leaf Chapter No. 464 Order of the Eastern Star service followed at the chapel. Graveside service were held at 3 p.m. on the same day in Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard with the Rev. Donald O’Hara presiding. Columbia Chapter No. 142 Order of the Eastern Star provided services at the cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to the Kansas Masonic Home or to the Dillon Living Center, both in care of the mortuary. Funeral arrangement were made with Elliott Mortuary of Hutchinson.
MR. B. L. SIMONS
B. L. Simons, 86, a long time resident of California, died in the Dinuba Convalescent hospital the evening of July 7, 1966, following a long illness. He had been in the hospital for a number of months.
Funeral services were held in the Orange Cove, California, First Presbyterian church at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 11. The Rev. H. F. Truscott, a former pastor of the church, now living in Madera, conducted the service. Burial was in Reedley cemeery under the direction of Cairns chapel.
Simons was born in Kansas, August 16, 1879. Had he lived until August 16 of this year, he would have been 87. He was a retured farmer.
He and the former Vera Clark were married December 20, 1905, at Howard, Kansas. They celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary in 1955 with a family dinner in the home of their daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Frane.
Simons was a former eleder of the Presbyterian church where he was active in other church dukties for many years.
The family came to the Mt. Olive didstrict 46 years ago from South Dakota. After 19 years of residence in that community, they moved to Orange Cove, which has been their home since that time.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Vera Simons of 669 Third St., Orange Cove; a daughter, Mrs. Alice Frane, also of Orange Cove; three sons, Clark Simons, of Yuba City; Lewis Simons of Reedley and Don Simons of Fresno; a brother, Frnk Simons of Howard, Kansas; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
MRS. MYRTLE L. SIMONS
Mrs. Myrtle L. Simons, 87, wife of Frank.H. Simons died at 1:25 a. m., Thursday, November 2, 1967, at the Twilight Rest Home in Howard, after a long illness. She had been in the rest home since October 3, 1967.
Mrs. Simons was born March 15, 1880, in the Fiat community, northeast of Howard, and had been a resident of Elk county all of her life except for a few years residence at Lawrence, Kansas, in the 1920's.
She was the daughter of J. C. F. and Hattie Raburn.
Mr. and Mrs. Simons would have observed their 68th wedding anniversary November 8, 1967. They were married November 8, 1899, at the home of her parents in the Paw Paw community. After their marriage they lived for a short time on the Denton ranch in the Clear Creek community, then moved to a farm they purchased 5 1/2 miles north of Howard. They lived on the farm until 1916, when they moved to Howard. Mr. Simons was elected Elk county register of deeds at that time and Mrs. Simons assisted him as chief deputy for four years.
She was a member of the Methodist church and the Woman's Society of Christian Service.
Mr. and Mrs. Simons had four sons, one of whom, Veryl W. Simons, died in 1920 while a student at Kansas State University in Manhattan.
Survivors, in addition to the husband, who now lives at the Twilight Rest Home, are three sons, Verne F. Simons, on the Rice University faculty at Houston. Texas: Kenneth L. Simons, managing editor of the Headlight-Sun, Pittsburg, Kansas, and Gordon D. Simons, attorney and tax accountant, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
She issurvived by one sister, Mrs. B. L. Hughes, Seattle, Washington. There are six grandchildren, Elwyn L. Simons. New Haven, Connecticut; Herbert Simons, Houston, Texas; Norma Hamm, Coffeyville; Elaine Morton, Olathe; Lowell Eugene Simons, Minneanolis, Minnesota: Alan K. Simons, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Gordon D. Simons. Jr., Palo Alto, California, and Keith Simons, Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are eleven great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 4, at the First Methodist church of Howard, with the pastor, the Rev. Arthur W. Frary, officiating. Burial was in the family lot at Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard, with Spurrier-Watt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pall bearers were grandsons of Mrs. Simons.
MRS. VERNA I. SIMONS
Verna Irene Cuddeback Simons was born on April 4, 1905 near Spring Hill, Johnson county, KS., eldest daughter of James and Eva (Mower) Cuddeback and passed away at her home in Houston, TX. on January 28, 1997 at the age of 91 years. Her family in America has been established eight generations earlier in southernmost Orange County, NY by a Huguenot settler from Normandy, Jacques Caudebec, holder of the 1200 acre 1697 Caudebec Patent from the British Crown.
Verna attended the Spring Hill schools where she was High School class valedictorian on graduation in 1923. She was good at writing and as a teenager she kept a journal cataloging events such a several landings of "barnstorming" pilots near Spring Hill at the beginning of the "age of flight." Having obtained a State Teachers Certificate in 1923 she taught for a year at the rural one-room Walnut Grove schoolhouse - a school that her mother had attended in the 1890s. Today, the Walnut Grove schoolhouse - one of this countries few surviving one - room schoolhouses - has been preserved, and relocated as a museum near Olathe, KS - and seventy-two years after she taught there Verna was pleased to receive numerous cards from children at the nearby elementary school on the occasion of her 90th birthday. She had out lived most of her students.
Entering the University of Kansas at Lawrence in the fall of 1924 Verna soon took up a major in Art and Design. Of her college years, she had many pleasant memories of friends and classmates such as the sculptor Pogo Frasier and the biologist E. Raymond Hall. Eventually she was elected to the National Art sorority, Delta Phi Delta. Not long after entering KU she became acquainted with her future husband, Verne Franklin Simons, eldest son of Franklin and Myrtle (Raburn) Simons of Howard, KS. and they were married at Spring Hill on August 12, 1928. After a year spent in Chicago where Verna attended classes at the Art Institute, the young couple moved to Houston where Verna Simons had accepted a job at the then newly founded Rice Institute. In 1997 Verna Simons was one of the very few survivors of a generation of young faculty whose appointments contributed so much to the development and growth of Rice University. Such faculty as Professors McCann, Tsonoff, Camden, Chillman, McCance, Davies, Wilson, Williams, McKillop, William W. Watkins come readily to mind. Verna Simons joined the Rice Faculty Women's Club in 1928 and maintained her membership well into the 1990s.
While managing a home during the depression and the years of World War II, Verna Simons continued her college interests in art and crafts, especially in restoring antiques and in the nearly lost art of making patchwork coverlets. Increasingly she became interested in family history and corresponded with hundreds of others concerning this hobby. During the great migrations westward from eastern states, the traces of several families from which she descended had become obscure and Verna Simons - almost single handedly - solved the complicated problems of various lines of descent. Her contributions to knowledge of certain branches of the Stryker and Low families were most important. She had over twenty direct ancestors who supported or served in the American cause during the Revolutionary War. She was what is called an "Old American" since all of her sixteen great-great-grandparents, of many diverse backgrounds, were born in this country.
Verna Simons participated enthusiastically in her families' interest in travel and had visited in nearly every state as well as several European countries, Canada and Mexico. She was fond of writing and kept numerous journals written across several decades on many of these trips.
Venia Simons was a soft-spoken, modest, and somewhat retiring woman with a fetching laugh, whose lively curiosity and natural beauty were both maintained throughout a long, long engaged and productive life. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and consistently supported various conservation causes as well as helping to finance scientific expeditions to Egypt and Madagascar. She was a member of the Board of Visitors of the Duke University Primate Center and maintained a lifelong interest in animals and biology, especially in rarer primates, birds and wildflowers.
Mrs. Verna Simons is survived by a sister, Margaret R. Cuddeback of Shawnee Mission, KS.; a brother George Thomas Cuddeback of Spring Hill, KS.; and two sons, Herbert D. Simons of Houston and Elwyn L Simons of Durham, NC. There are four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Grandchildren are Mrs. Katherine Egan of Haverford, PA., David Simons of Boston, MA., Cornelia Simons of Austin, TX., and Verne Simons of Durham, NC.
Graveside services were held Sunday, February 2, 1997 at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard with Rev. Robert Cooper of the Howard United Methodist Church officiating A memorial has been established with the art department at the University of Kansas. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. IDA E. SIMPSON - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Ida E. Broughton was born near Jamestown, New York, January 24, 1856. She came to Kansas when about sixteen years of age and some years later was united in marriage to J. W. Simpson at Lawrence, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Simpson made their residence at Ellis, Kansas. Two sons were born to them John and Frank.
Mr. Simpson died many years ago and Mrs. Simpson raised her two sons to manhood and for the past several years has made her home with her eldest son in Hayward, California.
While on the train, coming to visit her sister, Mrs. G. L. Call of Moline, she was suddenly stricken. She was removed to Grace Hospital at Hutchinson, Kansas, where she died Sunday, October 12 at 5 p. m.
She leaves to mourn her departure her two sons, John of Hayward, California, and Frank of Boise, Idaho; one brother, F. F. Broughton of Elk Falls, Kansas; one sister, Mrs. G. L. Call of Moline, Kansas; six grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held in the M. E. Church at Moline, conducted by the pastor, Rev. O. W. Dewey, after which interment was made in the Moline cemetery.
MRS. MARJORIE SIMPSON - Submitted by L. Morgan
Marjorie Simpson died Sunday, February 15, 1987 at the Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She was 81 years of age. Marjorie was born on July 24, 1905 at Tuscola, Ill., to Alfred and Lillian (Saunders) Wucherpfening. Her family moved to Parsons, Kan. in 1916, then came to Howard in 1919 where Marjorie graduated from Howard High School in 1925. She taught school in Elk County for two years, and was employed by businesses in Howard until 1944 when she began work at the Elk County Courthouse. During her employment at the courthouse, Marjorie worked from 1945 to 1955 for her brother, Ray Wucherpfening, who was County Clerk.
On March 8, 1956, she married Willard Orville Simpson at the Methodist Church in Howard, where they made their home and farmed near town. Willard preceded her in death on November 14, 1976.
Marjorie was a member of the Howard United Methodist church and the Lamplighters Circle.
She is survived by her sister, Esther Morgan of Howard, a sister-in-law Opal Wucherpfenig of Howard, five nephews and two nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Willard, two brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 18, 1987 in the Zimmerman Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Bumstead officiating. Mrs. Velette Smith was the organist with Mrs. Barbara Greenwood singing "Take My Hand Precious Lord" and "Just A Closer Walk With Thee." The casket bearers were Carl Morgan, Curtis Morgan, Ruel Penhorwood, Robert Marrs, Tim Coble and David Magers. Interment was held in Grace Lawn Cemetery at Howard. A memorial has been established with the Howard United Methodist Church. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. MARY S. SIMS
Mary Serena Pebley, daughter of Newton and Martha Pebley, was born November 19, 1857 at Tecumseh. She lived in Kansas most of her life.
She was united in marriage to James Edward Sims on February 14, 1879 at Howard. They lived near Fall River and Severy for several yuears. Then left here 23 years ago and moved to Caney. Mr. Sims preceded her in death on March 20, 1940. Mrs. Sims went to Dorrance recently to make her home with her son, Ray. She had been in ill health for several years. She passed away March 4, 1942 at age of 84.
Pall bearers were Miles Sims, Ray Sims, George Morton, Vilas Meadows, Wallace Lindsey and Elon Taylor.
Surviving relaties are: two daughters, Edna Crawford of Fairfield, Illinois and Mabel Hurd of Herd, Oklahoma; three sons Miles of Hoisington, Ray of Dorrance and Will of Victor, California. There are several grandchildren and great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. L. T. Morton of Monett. Rev. Floyd C. Moss was charge of the service at the Riley Memorial cemeteryin Monnett.
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Sims Rites at Monet
Graveside services for Mrs. Mary Serena Sims, 84 who died Mar. 4 at the home of her son Ray, at Dorrance, were conducted by the Rev. Floyd Moss of Sedan in the Morton lot at Monett in the Riley Memorial cemetery. Pallbearers were Miles and Ray Sims, George Morton, Vilas Meadows, Wallace Lindsey and Elon Taylor.
Relatives from a distance for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sims of Dorrance, Miles Sims of Hoisington, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Lindsey and daughter, Sandra, Mrs. Richard Fair and daughter, Patty Lou and Mrs. R. E. Fletcher, all of Herd, Okla., and George Morton of Howard. Mrs. Sims, the former Mary Pebley, was born Nov. 19, 1857, at Tecumseh. She was married Feb. 14, 1879, to James Edward Sims at Howard. They lived near Fall River and Severy several years, moving 23 years ago from Severy to Caney. Mr. Sims died Mar. 20, 1940, and a few months ago Mrs. Sims moved to Dorrance to the home of her son. Other survivors; are two daughters, Edna Crawford of Fairfield, Ill., and Mabel Lindsey of Herd, Okla.; two other sons, Miles of Hoisington and Willie of Victor, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. L. T. Morton of Monett, several grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
MRS. ROWENA SINGER - Submitted by L. Morgan
Rowena Barron was born June 2nd 1869, in Labette county, Kansas, and was married to Calvin Singer of Elk county, Kansas on December 9, 1886. She departed this life April 1, 1904, leaving a husband and seven children, four boys and three girls, to mourn her loss. Her father and one brother live at Montrose, one brother at Grand Junction, one sister-Mrs. Dora Harmen at Newmire, all in Colorado, two sisters, Mrs. Viola F. Martin and Mrs. Laura C. Garvin at Frazer, California, one sister Mrs. C.D. Wright, in Woodson county, Kansas, one sister, Mrs. J. Shipman in Elk county.
She joined the Christian church at Highland at about the age of 15. God in His great wisdon and mercy has called her to himself. Thus has passed away one who was a Christian lady, a kind and loving wife and mother and one who leaves many kind friends who regret her demise. The funeral services were held at the Christian church by Elder N. Hill. She was laid to rest in Elk Falls cemetery.
MR. RICHARD SLATER - 1916 - Submitted by Barbara Okerson Rodgers
Richard SLATER was born at New Castle, Northumberland county, England, on October 28, 1834. He died at Carnegie, Oklahoma, on February 17, 1917, at the age of 82 years, 3 months and 20 days. He was Christened into the Methodist church in infancy.
He came to this country when young and took up life with the sturdy people in the east, settling in Maryland. On April 1, 1856, he was united in marriage to Jane Emma AVERY at Cumberland, Maryland. About twelve years later he moved to Kansas with his wife and family, settling in Howard county. He arrived in the state in July 3, 1868, and obtained some land from the Indians. For three years he paid his taxes to the Indians. His daughter, Mrs. Ed Okerson, of Carnegie, Oklahoma, was the first white child to be born in what was then Howard county.
On May 15, 1890, he moved to Sumner county, locating in Seventy-six township. In 1907 he moved to Caddo county, Oklahoma.
He was the father of fourteen children. His wife and six of the children passed on before him. He leaves to mourn his death a brother, three sons and five daughters. The three sons are John, Joe and Richard, and the daughters are Mrs. Sarah IMEL, Mrs. Elizabeth BRUCE, Mrs. Dorothy MITTS, Mrs. Abbie OKERSON and Mrs. Linnie BARNES.
MR. LEWIS SLOCUM - Submitted by L. Morgan
Died---In Howard, Kansas, on Monday, October 14th, 1884, Lewis Slocum aged 48 years. Mr. Slocum was born in Ohio and removed when a boy to Pike county, Illinois where he married and soon after removed to Adams county, Illinois where he continued to reside until the spring of 1879 when he came to Howard and engaged in the hardware business for a short time, since which he has been extensively and successfully engaged in farming and stock raising. He was a consistent and useful member of the M.E. church of which he became a member in early life. He was also an honored member of the Masonic Fraternity and was for many years one of the brightest and most enthusuastic members of the Order. He was always noted for benevolence and deeds of charity and lived universally loved and respected and died in the peace that comes only at the close of such a life. He leaves a wife and one son to mourn his death, who have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.
The funeral services took place at the M.E. church in Howard at 2 o'clock p.m. on Wednesday, October 15th, Pastor J.A. Barker preaching a very able and appropriate sermon from the text, "I have fought the good fight." The burial was in charge of his brethren of Masonic Fraternity. We are indebted to Pastor D. H. Hatton for many of the above facts, who was for a long time his pastor and was through life his intimate friend.
MRS. ERMA SMALL - Submitted by L. Morgan
HOWARD- Mrs. Erma Small, 39, of Howard, died Friday in the Eureka hospital of an accidental overdose of medication.
She was born Sept. 1, 1936 in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Russell and Elsie (Mendel) Morrison. She moved to Iola at the age of three and on Sept. 3, 1955 in that city, she married Ernest Small, who survives. He is executive director of the County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service in Howard.
Other survivors include a son, Tony of the home; two daughters, Renee and Stacy, both of the home; the parents, Mr and Mrs. Russell Morrison of Iola.
Mrs. Small was a member of the Christian church.
Services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Spurrier Funeral Home with Harry Justvig officiating. Interment will be in Grace Lawn cemetery at Howard.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today and until noon Monday when the casket will be closed.
MR. PRENTICE H. SMALL - Extracted and Submitted by L. Morgan
Prentice Henry Small was born near Washington, Indiana, June __, 1860 and departed this life September 27, 1947, aged 87 years 2 months and 14 days. He was the son of George and Elizabeth Small. He lived in Indiana until 1877, when the family moved to Kansas and settled on a farm west of Howard. He lived in and around Howard until 1906(?) when he moved to Elk Falls and made his home with his daughters about that time.
He became a Christian in early manhood and was a charter member of the Howard Baptist church. He later bacame a member of the Methodist church and continued a faithful member until his death.
He was married to Mary Elizabeth Morgan, January 3, 1886. To this union were born four daughters. After the death of his wife in 1921, he was married to Mary Jane Purcell, November 3, 1934 (?), who departed this life January 12, 1936 (?).
He leaves to mourn his departure his four daughters, Mrs. Ethel Royse, Mrs. Maud Jones, Mrs. Anna Clingenpeel and Mrs. Lucy Osborn, all of Elk Falls, nine grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren; one sister. Emma Jane ______ of California; six nephews and one niece and a large circle of friends.
Burial in Grace Lawn cemetery.
Note: This obit has been very difficult to read, so the dates need to be verified.
MRS. SANDRA J. SMALL
Sandra Jean "Sandy" Small, age 71, a resident of Howard, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at her home in Howard.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009 at Zimmerman Funeral Home. Interment followed at Highland Cemetery in Iola, Kan.
The family suggests memorial contributions to either the Howard City Library or Kansas State University Cancer Research and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. JOHN A. SMILEY - Submitted by L. Morgan
John A. Smiley was born in Rockridge county, Virginia, on January 1st, 1836. He moved to Illinois in 1848, from there to Ohio and then to Carroll county, Indiana, where he lived until he came to Kansas in 1879. He came to Elk county in 1880 where he has lived almost continuously ever since.
In 1866 he was married to Hannah M. Ballard, who died on July 15th, 1901. To this union there were ten children born, of whom seven are living: Mrs. John A. Thompson of Eureka, Kansas, Mrs. F. W. Kaiser of Glenwood Springs, Colorado; Mrs. Lester DeShazo of El Paso, Texas; Mrs. F.L. Jordan of Winters, California; Mrs. W. H. Finger of Burlingame, California, John R. Smiley of El Reno, Oklahoma and Arch J. of Oswego, Kansas.
Brother Smiley heard the call of his country and served for three years in the Civil War in Company F. 20th Ind. He was badly wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg. He was a member of the E. M. Stanton Post of the G. A. R. of this city.
In his early manhood Brother Smiley professed faith in Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the Associate Presbyterian church. He was for many years a member of the United Presbyterian church and for several years has been a member of the Presbyterian church of Howard, of which h was a member at the time he received the call of his Lord and Master to quit the walks of his earthly life and come over into the Land of Promise and ever be present with the Lord. But to have known Brother Smiley was to appreciate the worth of a worthy Christian man.
The funeral service was conducted at the home of his nephew, George Smith of this city, on Thursday morning, June 29th, at 10:30 o'clock by O.L. Weir, pastor of the First Baptist church, assisted by Rev. Arch J. Jearns, pastor of the Presbyterian church and his body was laid to rest in Grace Lawn cemetery. May the Lord console the bereaved.
MR. BILLY G. SMITH
Billy (Bill) G. Smith, 59, of Garden Plain, Kansas passed away at the Green Meadow Nursing Center at Haysville, Kansas on Thursday, Dec. 13 after a short illness.
He was born March 15, 1931 at Oak Valley, Kansas to William and Flora (Wheeler) Smith. Bill attended Oak Valley and Longton Schools and graduated in 1950.
On November 16, 1952 he married Delores Weber.
He spent 15 years in the Air Force and was employed by Dolese Brothers in Wichita, until illness forced his retirement. Bill is survived by his wife Delores of the home, three sons, Robert of Hutchinson, Gregory of Tupelo, Mississippi, Jeffery of Mt. Hope; one daughter, Theresa of Arvada, Colorado and 13 grandchildren; three brothers, John of Moline, George and Sherwood of Longton and one sister Betty Howell of Eureka.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
The Rosary was held at 8 p.m. on Dec. 17 followed by the funeral on Dec. 18 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. AnthoneyS Catholic Church in Garden Plain with Rev. Kenneth Melaragno officiating. Burial was in Garden Plain Cemetery with Hillside Funeral Home of Wichita in charge of arrangements.
MR. DAVID L. SMITH
David Lee Smith, age 67, a resident of rural Elk Falls, passed away Friday, Aug. 13, 2010 at his home. He was born on September 28, 1942 in Zanoni, Missouri the son of Sigel Austin and Carrie Jane (Newton) Smith.
On July 6, 1963 David was united in marriage to Wanda Lee Beougher in Wichita, Kansas. David retired from Cessna as a senior inspector. He attended the Christian Community Church in Longton, Kansas. David enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and working cattle on his farm.
David is survived by his wife Wanda of their home, one son Dewayne Smith and his wife Vikki of Derby, Kansas, one daughter Debra Atkinson and her husband Steve of Longton, Kansas, three brothers: Floyd Smith, Frank Smith and Mike Smith, seven sisters: Norine Loftis, Blanch Sukow, Bonnie Luna, Floy Tucker, Nancy Kelley, Rosell Howard and Berniece Zeigler, five grandchildren: Chloe Mill, Dandi Smith, Dalton Smith, Gradey Atkinson and Shelbie Atkinson and one great grandson Cooper Mill. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: Joe Smith, Obie Smith and Vilas Smith.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 16, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Elk Valley High School Gymnasium in Longton with Pastor David Sanchez officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Zimmerman Funeral Home. Interment will be at Elk Falls Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to Harry Hynes Hospice and may be left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefli.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1233 Howard, Kansas.
MR. GEORGE R. SMITH
LONGTON — George Ross Smith, 69, died April 11, 1996, at his home in Longton.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard with burial in Longton Cemetery. The Rev. Ron Keith will officiate, and military rites will be conducted by CarterRader American Legion Post 149 of Howard. A memorial has been established with Hospice Inc.
Born Aug. 5, 1926, at Oak Valley, he was the son of William M. and Flora E. (Wheeler) Smith. He graduated from Longton High School in 1944 and served with the U.S. Army in Germany and Austria from 1945 to 1947.
On Aug. 16, 1947, he married Melba Leota Baughman at Moline, and they lived in Wichita before moving to Longton in 1962.
Smith was employed as a crane operator for a construction company in Wichita. After moving to Longton, he worked as an auto mechanic and for the Elk County Road Department. He was employed by Hackney Trucking as a driver from 1974 until retiring in 1984.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Willie Smith, Bay Point, Calif., and Milo Smith, Clearwater; four daughters, Fonetta Keith, Rose Hill, Waunita Floyd, Fall River, Linda Seamans, Elk City, and Mary Ann Moore, Longton; a brother, John Smith, Moline; a sister, Betty Howell, Eureka; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
MRS. GLADYS M. SMITH
Gladys Marguerite Smith passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at the Medicalodge of Wichita in Wichita, Kansas. She was 91 years of age and a resident of Sedan, KS. Margie, as she was known, was born on September 25, 1909 in London, England to Frederick William and atherine Amelia (Kiff) Barwell. She graduated from high school and attended college in London.
On September 25, 1945, she married Walter Elias Smith at Brighton, England and they moved to Nova Scotia, Canada. Margie made a home for her family in Nova Scotia until moving to Wichita in 1962. She was employed at the Mutual of Omaha office in Wichita for several years. In 1975, Margie and Wally moved to Fredonia, KS, where they lived until moving to Sedan earlier this year.
She was a member of the Coyville Baptist Church in Coyville, KS.
She is survived by her husband, Wally Smith, Sedan, KS, her sons, Colin Smith, Nova Scotia, Elroy Smith, Sedan, KS and Michael Smith, Wichita, KS. her daughters, Diane Smith and Jacqueline Corbin, both of Nova Scotia and Belinda Preskorn, Wichita, KS, twelve grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Two brothers, one sister and three grandchildren preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2001, at the Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard with Rev. Richard Kinson of the Coyville Baptist Church officiating. JoAnn Smith played piano selections in The Garden and! Won’t Have To Cross Jordan Alone. The casket bearers were Colin Smith, Elroy Smith, Michael Smith. Mike Smith, Sean Smith and Winston Smith. Interment was held at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard, KS.
A memorial has been established with the Medicalodge of Wichita. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard, KS.
MR. ISAAC L. SMITH - Submitted by L. Morgan
Isaac L. Smith was born in Clark County, Illinois, January 25th, 1855, and departed this life August 24, 1916, aged 61 years and 7 months. He was married to Martha Slusher January 4, 1876, she passed away August 10, 1916, just two weeks previous to his death. To this union two children were born, the son Simon Smith, died February 22, 1904; one daughter Mrs. Jim Hebb, survives, at whose home he was living at the time of his death. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Jim Street of Moline, and Mrs. Louise Madlem and one brother Solomon Smith, both of Greenup, Illinois.
Mr. Smith moved to Howard in 1883 where he resided until the death of his wife. He was a devoted father and husband, and was a good neighbor and friend to all and will be greatly missed by many relatives and friends.
The funeral services were held at the old home August 25th, at 10 a.m., conducted by Rev. M. P. Dixon of the Methodist church. Interment in Grace Lawn Cemetery.
MR. JESSE SMITH
Jesse Alden Smith passed away on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, at his home in Vancouver, Wa. He was 89 years of age and a former resident of Elk Falls. Smitty, as he was known, was born on Aug. 19, 1912, in Elk Falls, Kan. to Fran E. and Lena L. Smith.
In 1937, he married Jennie Almeda Keith at Sedan and she preceded him in death in 1970.
He and his family had lived in Vancouver, Wa. since 1943. Smitty was a retired steamfitter who enjoyed dancing, playing cards and oil painting.
He was a member of the Steamfitters Local #235 for 46 years and spent 20 years working as a Steamfitter Foreman for the Portland School District.
Smitty was a charter member of the Vancouver Yacht Club and a member of the Vancouver Elks, Eagles and Moose lodges.He was also a member of the Quail Valley Association in Desert Hot Springs, Calif.
He is survived by two sons, L. Keith Smith of Vancouver and Wendell M. Smith of Woodland; 10 grandchildren; several greatgrandchildren; and his special companions Nina Thomas and Rick and Roxanne Rowe.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the Moline Cemetery in Moline, Kansas with Pastor Robin Haines of the Flint Hills Assembly of God in Howard officiating.
Cremation took place in Vancouver, Washington. Local arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. JOSEPH SMITH - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Gone to His Reward
Joseph Smith, the subject of this sketch, was born in New York January 27, 1861, and died at Moline, Kansas, December 1, 1919, having attained the age of 58 years, 10 months and 4 days.
In 1864 he was sent by the Children's Aid Society of Greater New York by the President of that society at this time to Clay county, Louisville, Illinois. A home was procured for him with Stephen Grimes with whom he lived until he was 14 years of age. In 1877 he moved with his foster parents to Cowley county, Kansas, residing with them until their death which took place when he was 26 years old. After which he lived for awhile at New Salem and from thence moved to Grenola and from there to Moline, Kansas, where his residence has been continuous until the time of death.
He was converted and united with the Christian church of which he was a faithful member to the end. He was a member of several beneficiary societies, Modern Woodmen, Yeomen and Sons and Daughters of Justice.
He was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Brady at Howard Kansas. To this union was born eight children, all of whom are living and were present at his funeral. He leaves his widow and children as well as a host of friends to mourn his loss.
Funeral services were conducted from the Christian church Tuesday afternoon by his pastor, Elder H. a. Kerr, and the remains were laid to rest in the Moline cemetery to await the resurrection of the just. The family have the sympathy of the entire community.
MRS. MARY T. SMITH - Submitted by Dan Durbin
On Thursday last, 13th inst., the mortal remains of Mrs. George Smith were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery at Moline. The deceased lady had long been a resident of Elk County, and a large number of friends attended the funeral service, which was conducted by the Rev. David Egan.
Many years ago Mrs. Smith embraced the Catholic Faith, of which she remained during the rest of her life a devout and faithful member. Ever of a brave, cheerful and helpful disposition she was always ready to join her neighbors on those "little acts of week-day kindness," which are a blessing to us all.
Peacefully the end came to her, in full trust and hope of the redeeming grace of our Blessed Savior.
Mrs. Smith was born in Monroe County, West Virginia, April 20, 1843. She came to Kansas with her parents in 1856 and was married in Ft. Scott to Peter Brady. There were born to this union eight children, five sons and three daughters. Three of the sons and two daughters and her husband have passed on before her.
She had lived in New Mexico at one time, but for thirty years had resided in Elk county. She married George Smith later and their home was in Elk Falls until a few years ago when they moved to Moline and lived in the home in the south part of town where she died after a short illness during which she suffered intensely but bore it with the same cheerfulness and brave spirit with which she met the trials of life.
Many friends join with the bereaved husband and children in the loss of a kind, cheerful and devoted wife and mother.
MRS. MAUDE C. SMITH - Submitted by L. Morgan
Mrs. Maude C. Smith, 80, of Howard, died early Monday at Newton Memorial hospital in Winfield, following a lengthy illness.
She was born October 31, 1884 near Howard, the daughter of Albert and Eunice Ruble Criger. Following her graduation from Kansas State University in Manhattan, she taught one and a half years at Goodland. On June 20, 1914, at Howard, she was married to Ned Smith, who survives at the home. Except for four and a half years spent in Minnesota, the couple has resided in and near Howard since their marriage.
Mrs. Smith was a member of the Methodist church, the WSCS and P.E.O.
Surviving in addition to the husband, are a son, Robert, of Junction City, a brother, Albert Criger of Howard; a sister, Mrs. John C. Garison, Sr., of Howard; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 30, at 2:00 p.m., in the chapel of the Spurrier-Watt Funeral Home, with Arthur W. Frary officiating. Interment was in Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard.
MR. O. T. SMITH
0. T. Smith, son of James and Mary Smith, was born May 14, 1879, near Big Stone Gap, Virginia, and departed this life August 24, 1956, at the age of 77 years, three months and ten days. He was married to Hattie H. Goans, September 1, 1901, at Noeton, Tennessee. Eight children were born to this union, two dying in infancy. He became a member of the Church of Christ in 1922 at Fiat, Kansas. He was an elder of the church for a number of years. He was a true Christian in a every sense of the word.
He leaves to mourn his departure his loving wife, who was a true cornpanion; six children, Herman Smith, Virginia, Illinois; Mrs. Eleanor Jontea, Wichita, Kansas; Bernard Smith, Hastings, Nebraska; Mrs. Alberta Phipps, Haysi, Virginia; Mrs. Myrtle Sullivan, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Kenneth Smith, Howard, Kansas. Three grandchiidren preceded him in death Mary Louise Sullivan, Anita Beatrice Jontra, and one beloved son-in-law, Frank Combs. He leaves twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren; also two brothers and two sisters, Garfield Smith, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Jack Smith, Wichita, Kansas; Mrs. Avonia Halo, Redondo Beach, California. and Mrs. Gwendion Cantrell, Wichita, Kansas, and a host of relatives and friends. His daughters-in-law were very close to him. He loved them as his own children.
Memorial services were held at the Moon Chapel in Howard at 2:30 p. m., Sunday. August 26th, conducted by H. E. Nimrod and Roy Bixler. Music was furnished by Mrs. Raymond Taliaferro, Mrs. John Flock, Ralph Sullivan and John Sullivan. The casket bearers were Glen Jontra, Leslie Anderson, Kenneth Alliston, Arthur Cummins, John Flock and Johnnie Murphy. Concluding services and burial were at Cresco cemetery, north of Howard, Kansas.
We wish to thank the friends and neighbors for the many kindnesses shown us during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father; for the beautiful flowers, cards, letters and many helpful acts of friendship. —Mrs. 0. T. Smith and Family.
Out of town relatives and friends here for the funeral services for 0. T. Smith last Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Taliaferro, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Bennett and Cathy, Severy; Mrs. Lois Clark. Mr. and Mrs. John Flock, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Speer, Paul Speer, Winfield; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Alliston, Leray and Linda, Havana; Mr. and Mrs. Herald Beaty, Augusta; Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jontra, Wichita; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Dobson, Chanute; Mr. and Mrs. Clark Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cain, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Huntington, Elk Falls; Mrs. Jack Dempsay and Joyce, Ingalls; Austin Jontra, Joplin. Missouri; Mrs. Etta Dershem, Floyd Dershem, Moline; Edward Alderson, Newton; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bixler, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gardner, Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sullivan, Don and Larry, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Mr. and Mrs. Audie Phipps and Rita, Haysi, Virginia; Garfield Smith, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Sam and Pat Hanson, Penalosa; Bernard Smith and Richard. Mrs. Steve Allen, Hastings, Nebraska.
MR. OLIVER T. SMITH - Submitted by Kathryn Gordon
DIED - Oliver F.[sic] SMITH, formerly a resident of this county for many years, died at his home in Grenada,[sic] Kansas, last week.
Wed Apr 25, 1888 Rochester Sentinel
DIED - Oliver T. SMITH died March 29, 1888, at 4:30 p.m., at his residence in Grenola, Kansas, of throat and kidney disease, aged 73 years 6 months and 14 days.
He was born in New York State in 1815, and a few years after removed to Fulton county, where he lived until 1871, when he moved to Chautauqua county, Kansas. In 1880 he moved to Grenola, Butler county, Kansas, where he lived until his death.
During his early life he became a member of the Baptist church and ever lived a consistent life. He leaves a wife, two sons, and three daughters.
MRS. PAULINE SMITH
Pauline Smith passed away on Wednesday. December 26, 2001 at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. She was 86 years of age and a long time resident of Howard. Pauline was born on January 16, 1915 on a farm near Howard, Kansas to Benjamin and Nannie Bell (Baird) Corbin. She attended Mary Belle rural school and graduated from Howard High chool in 1935.
On February 26, 1938, she married Kenneth Owen Smith at Moline, Kansas and to this union was born a daughter, Paula, and two sons Ron and Donald. Pauline was a devoted wife and mother, and dedicated her life to making a home for her family. She also worked many years as the Howard correspondent for The Flint Hills Express newspaper. Kenneth preceded her in death on January 6, 1994.
She was a member of the Cowgirls singing group, a local group of talented women who played as far away as Texas and were also heard on radio. She also enjoyed attending the weekly music programs in Fall River and Longton. Pauline enjoyed growing flowers and gardening with Kenneth. She was a long time member of the Howard Church of Christ.
She is survived by her daughter, Paula Lanning of Howard; her sons, Ron Smith of Haysville and Donald Smith of Wichita; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and two sisters, Byrnum McFall and Margarette Cummins.
Memorial services were held at 11:00 a.m. Satuday, December 29, 2001 the Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard with Pastor Robin Haines of the Flint Hills Assembly of God officiating. A eulogy was given by Virgil Shields. Betty Russell was the organist. Recorded selections were played of "Rodeo” by Garth Brooks and “All My Ex’s Live in Texas” by George Strait.
Private interment was held at Cresco Cemetery, north of Howard. A memorial has been established with the Howard Church of Christ. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. RACHEL B. SMITH - Submitted by L. Morgan
SMITH, RACHEL B.
DIED- In Longton, March 10, 1875, Rachel B. Smith, aged 63 years 3 months 19 days of pneumonia.
MR. ROBERT B. SMITH
Robert B. Smith died March 2, 1996 at his home in Hotchkiss, Colorado. He was born February 6, 1929 in Howard, Kansas to Fred Smith and Maude (Criger) Smith. He attended Cresco grade school and graduated from Howard High School in 1946, where he lettered in football, basketball and track. He received a bachelor of science degree in agriculture from Kansas State College. He taught Veterans on the Farm training and then returned to the family farm to raise cattle and dairy cows. He later became a real estate appraiser for the U.S. Government and retired as Chief Appraiser for the Bureau of Reclamation.
He was married to Ruth Ann Smith of Longton and they had 3 children, Debbie Irving of Bethesda, Maryland, Cindy Smith of Austin, Texas and David Smith of Phoenix, Arizona. He later married Dee Sitz of Denver, Colorado. All survive including his son-in-law, Bill lrving.
He was a member of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers and a Post Master of the Masonic Lodge.
Services were held on March 6, 1996 at Hotchkiss United Methodist Church. Taylor Funeral Services of Hotchkiss, Colorado handled the arrangements.
MRS. GOLDIE W. STEWART - Submitted by L. Morgan
MOLINE - Goldie W. (Hoyt) Stewart, 82, longtime resident of Moline, died July 27, 2002, in Wichita. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Moline Cemetery. Pastor Ted Smith will officiate.
Memorials have been established with the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association. Contributions may be made through Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
Stewart was born March 28, 1920, at Hale, to Minnie and Walter Hoyt. She grew up in Elk County. On May 20, 1982, she married Clinton Harvey Stewart in Fredonia. They made their home in Moline. Two sons, James Emory Craft and Clinton Eugene Mosher, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, Clinton Stewart, Moline; a son, Dean Craft, Cheney; a daughter, Ruth Corner, Stillwater, Okla.; a brother, Everett Hoyt, Bolton; a sister, Ruth Hall, Fredonia; 12 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.
MR. STUART SMITH
Stuart Smith, a former resident of Elk County passed away June 25, 1996 in Tucson, AZ. at the age of 89 years. The son of the Sherman Smiths he had spent his boyhood on the farm and attended Howard High School and college in Illinois. He was with the Sinclair Oil and Gas Co. thirty-nine years, working in Kansas and Texas.
He was married to Thelma Lee and they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversaty last November.
After his retirement in 1969, they traveled extensively and decided to retire in Tucson.
Survivors include his wife. Thelma. and son Stuart Lee, his brother, F.W. Smith of Howard, KS. as well as nieces and nephews.
PASTOR TED SMITH
Oscar Theodore “Ted” Smith, Jr. passed away on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2002, at the Sedan City Hospital in Sedan, Kan. He was 66 years of age and a resident of Moline, Kan. Ted, as he was known, was born on Aug. 29, 1936, at Emporia, Kan., to Oscar Theodore and Coie Devore (McCloud) Smith. He attended school at Hamilton, Kan., and graduated from high school in Newhall, Calif.
After graduating from high school, Ted returned to Kansas where he was employed in sales at Wichita before moving to Emporia. In September of 1955, he married Mary Jo Cowan at Emporia and to this union was born two sons. After this marriage ended in 1966, Ted married Carol Marie (Lyder) Carlisle on May 26, 1967, at Emporia and to this union was born two daughters.
Ted owned and operated the Launderette and a rug cleaning business at Emporia until 1973. He managed a trucking company at Allen, Kan., before moving to Hamilton in 1974 where he became employed in oil field work. Ted retired from the oil fields in 1998 and became the pastor of the Moline Christian Church at Moline.
He was a former member of The Gideons International, a pastmaster of Hamilton Masonic Lodge and was a past-worthy patron of the Gaza Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star at Hamilton.
He is survived by his wife, Carol of Moline; his sons, Monty and Randy, both of Topeka; his daughters, Dianne Boles of Eureka and Tedi Simpson of Topeka; his brothers, William Smith of Benton, Kan., and Alan “Jim” Smith of Wichita his sisters, Oma Weston and Leta Sherrill, both of Hamilton and Margie Gregory of Gardnerville, Nev.; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 2002, at the Moline Christian Church with Pastor Larry Evans of the Neal Evangelical Free Church officiating. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Janesville Cemetery in Hamilton, Kan.
Memorials have been established with the Moline Christian Church and The Gideons International. Contributions may be left with the funeral home.
The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. WALTER E. SMITH
Born April 27, 1921 on Cape Island Nova Scotia Canada and died June 9, 2005 in Sedan Kan. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Marjorie Gladys Smith and his daughter, Jacqueline, of Halifax Nova Scotia Canada.
Walter and Marjorie married on Sept. 25, 1945 at Brighton, England. They met while he was stationed in England during World War II. He is survived by his sons, Elroy Smith, Sedan Kan. and his wife, JoAnn, Michael Smith, Wichita Kan. and his wife, Kim; and Colin Smith Nova Scotia Canada and his wife, Shelia, his daughters, Belinda Preskorn, Wichita Kan. and her husband, Sheldon and Diane Smith, Nova Scotia Canada and her husband, Merle, 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and nine great great grandchildren.
Walter proved throughout his life that he was a survivor. As a young man in his early 20s, he was in the first wave that landed on the beaches of Normandy. During the subsequent campaign to liberate Europe from the Nazis, Walter displayed unusual bravery for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross, the British Empire, equivalent of the Congressional Medal of Honor. King George VI personally presented Walter this medal during a lull in the fighting in a ceremony on a British ship in the English Channel.
After the war, Walter returned to his birthplace of Nova Scotia Canada with his bride, Marjorie. He returned to fishing for a livelihood. In January 1957, Walter and his crew were stationed on the Grand Banks in the frigid North Atlantic when his boat was flipped by a wave. All of the crew save for Walter was lost as a result of this accident. Walter climbed on the hull of the over-turned boat and held onto the engine mount for two hours as the boat was progressively chewed up by the tide battering the boat on the jagged ledge which forms the Grand Banks. He was eventually saved by another Canadian fishing boat which spotted his dire predicament.
Walter and Marjorie, a few years after this accident, moved with a number of their children to Wichita Kan. When Walter retired, they moved to live first in Oak Manor, Kan., near Fredonia Kan. and subsequently to Sedan Kan. Walter enjoyed being with people and particularly was fond of the staff and customers of the Ranch Restaurant in Sedan. He also took pride and pleasure in accomplishments of his extended family.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2005, at the Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard, Kan., with Pastor Robin Haines of the Flint Hills Assembly of God officiating. Interment was held at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard.
Memorials have been established with Gideon’s International, Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and Pleasant Valley Manor of Sedan. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. ARNOLD SNAIR - Submitted by Atcha Nolan
Arnold Snair, 65, passed away at the Sedan City Hospital on Tuesday September 15 from a heart attack. He had been in ill health for some time and Monday he became seriously ill and was taken to the hospital. Mr. Snair was born September 26th, 1888 near Grenola. He lived near Grenola until 1941 when he and his family moved to Sedan, where he was in business until his health failed.
He was married to Jessie Horning of Moline on June 6th 1920.
Survivors include the wife, and four children, Mrs. Kay Fox, Altadena, California, Mrs. Betty Hall, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Robert D. Snair, Kansas City, Kansas, and Mrs. Jean Horn, Moline; two sisters, Miss Jo Snair and Mrs. Alice Mann both of Grenola and two brothers, D. J. Snair, Grenola and Claude of Monmouth, Oregon. There are four grandchildren.
Mr. Snair served with the 353rd Infantry in France in World War I. He was a member of the American Legion.
Funeral services will be held Friday September 18 at 2:30 at the First Christian Church in Sedan. Burial will be in Grenola Cemetery.
MR. LYMAN SNODDERLY - Submitted by L. Morgan
HOWARD---- Lyman "Buck" Snodderly, 83, a former Howard resident died Saturday at Spring Creek Health Care in Fort Collins, Colo.
Services will be at 10 a. m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard with the Rev. Kibum of the United Methodist Church officiating. The Masonic funeral service will be conducted by the Hope Lodge, and military graveside services will be conducted by American Legion Carter-Rader Post at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard.
Memorials are suggested to the Howard United Methodist Church and may be left with the funeral home.
Mr. Snodderly was born on April 12, 1916 in Kiowa to Elmer E. and Rachel M (Lyman) Snodderly. He attended rural school near Kiowa and graduated from Kiowa High School in 1935.
During the late 1930s, he was a member of the Civilian Conversation Corps in Ashland and Meade. He joined the Army in 1942 and served in the Pacific Theatre as an infantry sergant. He earned the Bronze Star as well as a Purple Heart for his action in combat. He was honorably discharged in 1945.
On July 17, 1945, he married Mary Ellen Andrews in Wellington. They lived in Howard where he was employed as a rural letter carrier for the U. S. Postal Service. He also was an assistant district representative for the Boy Scouts of America.
He was a member of Carter-Rader Post of the American Legion, Columbua Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, Hope Lodge No. 155 A. F. & A. M. and the United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Dr. Paul Snodderly, Fort Collins, Colo., and John Snodderly, Post Falls, Idaho; two sisters, Faye Troyer, Medicine Lodge, and Nancy Regear, Reedley, Calif; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Casketbearers will be Jim Criger, Richard Fish, Glenn Miller, Bill Redmond, John Snodderly and Dr. Paul Snodderly.
MR. EARL SNYDER
Earl Snyder, 67, died May 10, 1978 at his home in Moline, Kansas. He was born in Bridgeport, Illinois on May 18, 1910, to Clarence H. and Lulu Mae (Tinsley) Snyder. He was a retired tool and die maker for Boeing and Cessna in Wichita. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He moved to Moline 1 1/2 years ago following his retirement.
He is survived by his wife, Goldie (Rhodes) of the home; 1 son, Richard Snyder of Wichita; 1 daughter, Mrs. Dale (Joyce) Julian of Sedan; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ralph Sorber of Okmulgee, Oklahoma and Mrs. Leon Thompson of Phoenix, Arizona; 4 grandchildren, Shirlee Stephenson, Sheri Lampson, Ranee and Brent Julian and 1 great grandchild, Heath Lampspn all of Sedan.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May l3 at the Watt Funeral Home, Moline, Kansas. Bernard Smith of the Howard Church of Christ, officiated.
MRS. SUSANNAH E. SOMERBY - Submitted by L. Morgan
Died--At her home in Howard, on Saturday, January 10, Mrs. S.E. Somerby, aged fifty-four years and one day. Mrs. Susannah E. Somerby, whose maiden name was Mount, was born in Vienna, Scott county, Indiana, Jan. 9th, 1837. On April 19th, 1855, she was united in marriage to George McCulloch (sp?) and the same year united with the Presbyterian church, of which she remained a member until her death. In 1857 Mr. and Mrs. McCullough moved to Peoria, Illinois, where, in 1867 Mr. McCullough died. There was from this union three daughters, all of whom are living. The oldest one, Mrs. J.J. Groseclose, resides in Wichita; the next eldest, Mrs. Wm. McMullen, lives in Howard, as does the youngest, Miss Mary McCullough, a teacher in our public schools. In 1870, Mrs. McCullough was married to J.A. Somerby who still survives her as does her daughter by this marriage, Miss Kate Somerby, now teaching at Oak Valley, this county. Mrs. Somerby has lived in Howard most of the time since 1879 and was one of the most estimable ladies the editor has ever known. Her many friends extend their warmest sympathy to the bereaved family in this their great affliction. The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church Monday afternoon, by Pastor J.W. Funk assisted by J.W. Wright, and she was laid to rest in Grace Lawn cemetery.
MR. WILLIAM E. M. SOOTER - Submitted by Dan Durbin
William Edward Marion Sooter was born in Cassville, Missouri, July 27, 1851, and departed this life at Howard, Kansas, November 14, 1927, age 76 years, 3 months and 17 days.
At the age of 23 he was married to Roxy Poe at Greenfield, Missouri. To this union four children were born, three daughters and one son. One daughter dying in infancy and the son at the age of 20 years. His wife passed to her reward in 1882.
In 1884 he and his children came to Moline, Kansas, and in 1896 moved to Grenola, Kansas where he has lived ever since.
In early manhood he was converted and united with the Methodist church and was a member of this church at the time of this death.
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He leaves to mourn his loss, two daughters, Mrs. Mrytle Harris of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Anna Gulick of Catarina, Texas; one grandson, Russel Gulick; one sister, Mrs. G. G. Keys and one brother, J. D. Sooter, both of Grenola, and one niece, Lena Kinsey of Hugoton, Kansas, beside many friends.
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Funeral services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Keys Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. R. M. Brown. The body was laid to rest in Greenlawn cemetery.
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MR. C. A. SPEASE - - Submitted by L. Morgan
C. A. Spease was born February 15, 1850 in the state of Pennsylvania and died at his home in Winfield, Kansas, Januaryl 20, 1922, being 71 years, 11 months and 5 days old.
In 1874 he was married to Miss Rachel F. Smith of Crawford county, Kansas. He moved at once to a homestead in Elk county, ten miles west of Howard, where he made his home until a little over two years ago, when he moved to Winfield.
Eight children were born to this union, four of whom have preceded him to the spirit world. There remain of the family to mourn his loss, his wife, Mrs. Rachel F. Spease, and four daughters, namely, Mrs. Alice Abbot, of Arcadia Kansas; Mrs. Cora Leo, of Piedmont, Kansas; Mrs. Elsie M(?)ockman, of Exdello, Missouri; and Miss Maucle Spease of Winfield, Kansas. There are thirteen grandchildren and a number of nephews and neices to our brother was well-nigh as dear as a father.
Brother Spease was the only living, member of a family of ten children. He was converted at about the age, of 17 at an old fashioned Methodist camp meeting. He joined the Methodist Episcopal church soon after, and remained a firm advocate of early Methodist doctrine until the end. He joined the Nazarine church at Howard in 1906. Upon establishing his home at Winfield he became a member of the Free Methodist, and soon made for himself a place among which we will find difficulty in filling with another. Our loss is his gain. His departure was peaceful. Let us follow him as he followed Christ. Funeral services were held at the church in Winfield, Monday, January 23rd. The remains were brought to the old home and laid to rest the Clear Creek cemetery, the services at both places being conducted by his past Rev. Edward C. Lindley.
MRS. INA B. SPEER - Submitted by L. Morgan
Ina B. Speer, 80, died Tuesday in Greenwood County Hospital, Eureka. She was born March 15, 1903, in Tuscola, Ill., to Alfred and Lillian (Saunders) Wucherpfenig. She married Paul Speer Dec. 22, 1935 in Howard. They lived in the Fairview community of Elk County, Girard and Winfield before moving to Severy in 1964. She was a member of the Severy United Methodist church.
Mrs. Speer is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Merry of Sioux Falls, S. D.; one brother, Ray Wucherpfenig of Howard; two sisters, Esther Morgan and Marjorie Simpson, both of Howard; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m., Friday in Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard, by the Rev. Paul Lynn. Interment will be in Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard.
MRS. NAOMI J. SPENCER - Submitted by L. Morgan
HALLSVILLE, Mo.-- Naomi Joyce Spencer, 78, of Hallsville, Mo., died Feb. 27, 2008, at Boone Hospital Center, Columbia Mo.
Services will be 6 p.m. Friday at the Liberty Baptist church, Columbia, with Pastor Bruce Caldwell officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 6 at the church prior to the services. Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard. Arrangements are by Parker Funeral Service and Crematory, 22 N. 10th St. Columbia, Mo. 65205
Memorials are to the Liberty Baptist church, 7461 N. Brown Station Rd., Columbia, Mo 65202 or the Howard Senior Center, Howard, KS 67349.
Mrs. Spencer was born Aug. 12, 1929 in Moline, to Albert W. and Myrtle (Anderson) Bennett. She graduated from Howard High School in 1948 and worked for Southwestern Bell in Howard.
Naomi married Ray Dean Spencer on July 21, 1951. The couple moved to Columbia in 1956. She worked for State Farm for several years, then for GTE, retiring in 1990 after 18 years of service.
Naomi was a member of the Liberty Baptist church and Ladies Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxilary. She enjoyed sewing and leatherwork, playing bingo and going to the boat. She liked to trap shoot and had won several trophies. Most of all she was a devoted mother.
She was preceded in death by a brother, William A. Bennett, and a sister, Neva Jean Gray.
Survivors include her husband, Ray Spencer, Hallsville; a son, Ray Dean Spencer Jr., and his wife, Barbara of Hallsville; a daughter, Sandra Claycamp and husband Kevin, Hallsville; a sister, Marjorie Morris, Winfield; seven grandchildren, Alisca, Melanie, Michael, Eric, Jessica, Clint and Emily; and two great-grandchildren, Sabrina and Olivia.
MRS. EDITH M. SPRAGUE - Submitted by L. Morgan
COFFEYVILLE- Edith May Sprague, age 96, former longtime Caney resident, passed away Saturday, October 18 at the Overland Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Overland Park, KS.
Edith was born June 23, 1912 on a farm near Howard to Fred Eugene and Ethel Pearl (Small) Royse. In 1913, she moved with her family to Oklahoma where she attended rural schools. In December 1924 the family returned to Kansas and made their home near Elk Falls until 1927 when they move to Oak Valley near Longton. She returned to Elk Falls and graduated from Elk Falls High School in 1932.
On February 28, 1936, she married William Lloyd Sprague in Fredonia, KS. To this union was born one son, William Roy and one daughter, Kathie Beth. They made their home in Caney and Sedan for many years. Edith resided in the Kansas City area since 2001.
Survivors include her son, Bill and his wife Rose Marie of Louisburg, KS and daughter, Kathie Musgrace of Kansas City, Mo.; granddaughters, Pan White of Basehor, KS., Sandra Alderman of Pottsville, PA., and Kristine Branson of Augusta, GA; grandsons, Brad Sprague of Shawnee, KS and Scott Musgrave of Raymore, Mo., and fourteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lloyd; three brothers, George Royse, Hugh Royse, and Darrell Royse; one sister, Lois Harris; and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at the Caney United Methodist Church with Angela DeFisher officiating. Burial will be in the Elk Falls cemetery at Elk Falls, KS.
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MRS. MARY E. SPRAGUE - Submitted by L. Morgan
Mary (Swindler) Sprague
Mary Elizabeth Swindler was born in Kokomo, Indiana, April 20, 1861, and departed this life at her home in Howard, Kansas, November 4, 1929, at the age of 68 years, 6 months, and 14 days.
She came with her parents to Howard, Kansas, in the year 1878, and has lived in or near Howard ever since that time.
She became a member of the local Christian church early in life and was a faithful member until she passed to her reward.
She was united in marriage to Charles Henry Sprague, July 30, 1882. To this union one son was born, Clayton Valentine, who has preceded his mother across the River of Death, departing this life, October 8, 1913. Mr. Sprague, the husband and father, passed away a few years later, leaving the devoted, loving wife and mother alone in the world.
She leaves one brother, John W. Swindler, New Albany, Kansas; one sister, Mrs. Calla Abbott, Kansas City, Missouri; eight nephews, two nieces and other relatives and a host of friends to mourn her departure.
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Funeral services were conducted at the home by J. F. Buhalts, minister of the Christian church, Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Interment in Grace Lawn cemetery.
MISS MYRTLE A. SPRAGUE - Submitted by L. Morgan
Obituary of Myrtle Augusta Sprague
Myrtle Augusta Sprague, the youngest daughter of C. Dale and Maria Sprague, was born near Elk Falls, January 1, 1908, and departed this life August 12, 1933, in the Moline hospital having been hurt in an automobile accident. She had been in the Newton hospital at Winfield, Kansas for the past two years, training to be a nurse, and was spending a three weeks vacation at the home of her mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Brown of Elk Falls. She was educated in the schools of Elk Falls, graduating from high school with the class of 1926. She was employed several years in the Elk Falls telephone exchange, where she gave very satisfactory service.
She decided upon a life's work as a nurse, one of the noblest professions open to womanhood. Myrtle was an exceptionally fine woman, and enjoyed the confidence and respect of all who knew her. She attended the Christian Sunday school many years, and only a week ago she and her cousin were present in the young people's class.
She was a devoted daughter, sister, and a true friend. It is sad that such a promising young life should be snuffed out and the hopes of those who knew and loved her should be shattered by death, for she gave promise of a long, happy, useful life in her chosen profession and in her devotion to her loved ones. The memory of her acts and kindness and words of sympathy will always be treasured.
She leaves to mourn her untimely departure, an aged grandmother, her mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Brown, two sisters, Mrs. Dora Harlan and Mrs. Ola Finley, two half brothers, James and Raymond Brown, several aunts and uncles, three nieces and a nephew and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held in the Elk Falls Christian church Sunday, August 13th, at 2:00 p.m., Newton Hill giving a brief address. Music was furnished by Mesdames Beulah Ransom and Grace Morton with Lois Burnett at the piano. There were many beautiful floral attributes. The active pallbearers were Francis Maxwell, Roy Olsen, Paul Morton, Roy Henderson, Ted Frauner, Lester Wicker. Honorary pall bearers wereseven nurses from Newton hospital at Winfield. Burial in the family lot in Elk Falls cemetery.
DR. ROBERT L. SPRAGUE - Submitted by L. Morgan
GRENOLA - Dr. Robert Leon "Lee" Sprague, 83, of Grenola, died May 26, 2007, at his home.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Grenola United Methodist Church. Chaplain Norman Reeves will officiate. Burial will be in Elk Falls Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard. Memorials have been established with Hospice Care of Kansas and the Grenola Senior Citizens Building Fund. Contributions may be left with the funeral home.
Lee was born June 11, 1923, at Grenola, to Bert James and Mary Anice (Stiles) Sprague. He moved with his family to Texas at an early age and graduated from Crane (Texas) High School in 1942.
On March 16, 1942, he entered the United States Army and served in the Army Air Corps in the European Theater during World War II. After his discharge from the Army in 1945, Lee worked in the oil fields and fought as a professional boxer for several years.
On Jan. 7, 1950, he married Velma Aline Werfelman at Clayton, N.M. She died on April 24, 1991.
In 1953, Lee received a bachelor of science degree in education from Texas Tech University. He taught elementary education and served as school principal in New Mexico and Missouri before becoming employed at Methodist Youthville in Newton.
In 1967, he completed a master of science degree in counseling at Wichita State University and earned a master of science degree in psychology from Pittsburg State University in 1970.
Lee was a counselor in the Coffeyville area and worked at Crawford County Mental Health Center before completing a doctor of philosophy degree in education from Kentucky Christian University in 1974.
Dr. Sprague was director of special education at West Elk USD 282 in Howard during the 1980s. He lived in Missouri before moving to Elk Falls in 1994.
On Jan. 2, 2002, he married Marjorie Helen (Thompson) Wirth at Miami, Okla., and they made their home in Grenola.
Lee enjoyed spending his time traveling and dancing and was a licensed "ham" radio operator. He attended the Grenola United Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife, Velma, and his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Hal Frailey; a sister, Lois Latham; a brother, Richard Frailey, and two grandchildren, Morgan Sprague and Stephanie Baert.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Sprague, Grenola; his sons, David Sprague, Olathe, and Bert Sprague, Arma; a stepson, Rocky Welborn, Wichita; a stepdaughter, Renee Wells, Grenola; a sister, Betty Lemons, Victoria, Texas; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchitdren.
MR. WILLIAM L. SPRAGUE
William Lloyd Sprague, age 89, of Caney, Kan., passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2002, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Funeral services were held Friday, May 24, at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Caney. Burial was in the Elk Falls Cemetery at Elk Falls. The family suggests memorial contributions to the United Methodist Church, 114 N. High , Caney, KS 67333.
Mr. Sprague was born March 24, 1913 near St. John, Kan., to James Samuel and Elizabeth Irene (Dewey) Sprague. He lived in Seward, Kan. until 1925, when he moved to Elk Falls and graduated form Elk Falls High School in 1932. Lloyd married Edith May Royse on February 28, 1936 in Fredonia, Kan. He worked as a service manager at the Chevrolet garages in Sedan and Caney from 1938 until he retired and had received honors from Chevrolet 20 years in a row.
Lloyd was made a master Mason in Sedan in 1955. He was Worshipful Master in 1959 in Sedan and in Caney in 1973, Worthy Patron of the Eastern Star chapters in both Sedan and Caney, Deputy Grand Master of the 25th District of Masons in 1975 and 1976, Grand Guard in 1981, Kansas Outstanding Mason in 1979, Proficiency Examiner of District 20 for the Order of the Eastern Star in 1989-1990, Secretary of the Sedan Lodge, Treasurer of the Caney Lodge for many years, member of the Caney Masonic Lodge and the Vesper Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a life member of the Scottish Rite.
Lloyd was mayor of Caney from 1973-1975 and a member of the city council from 1975-1977 and 1979-1983. He was a faithful member of the Caney Methodist Church and served on their board for many years. Lloyd was a member of the Caney Lions Club and a past president. His favorite past time was playing golf at the Caney Golf Club, where he had three hole-in-ones, two within nine days.
Preceding him in death was his twin brother, James Floyd, sisters, Mabel Grace and Nellie Viola, and a brother, Wesley Ray.
Surviving family members include his wife of 66 years, Edith, of Shawnee, Kan., son, Bill Sprague, of Louisburg, Kan., daughter, Kathie, of Kansas City, Mo., granddaughters, Pam White, of Shawnee, Kan., Sandra Alderman, of Pottsville, Pa., Kristine Branson, of Manhattan, Kan., grandsons, Brad Sprague, of Shawnee, Kan., Scott Musgrave. of Shawnee, Kan., and ten great grandchildren.
MR. ABSOLAM H. SPRAY - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Absolam Hayworth Spray was born in the state of Ohio, April 21, 1852, and died at his home near Moline, Kansas, in the Ames Chapel neighborhood January 8, 1930
He was married to Sarah Belle Adams in Illinois, October 17, 1872, and moved to this community in 1877, having been here 53 years. To this union five children were born, Mattie Jane, Nutie, George Albert, Emma Avilda and Jesse O. Nutie died in infancy, Mattie Jane in January 5, 1901 and the wife Sarah Belle Spray, passed away August 7, 1922.
He leave to mourn his death, his daughter Emma Avilda Homesley, Los Angeles, California; two sons, Dr. G. Albert Spray, Wichita, Kansas and Jesse O. Spray, Moline, Kansas; a brother, Lon Spray, Los Angeles, California, and many other relatives and friends.
He was a loving father and a man who was always loved and esteemed in the community in which he lived. He was never to busy to assist a neighbor who was in need and always met everyone with a good word and a smile. His friendly greeting will be missed by all who knew him.
Funeral services were held at Ames Chapel Friday afternoon, January 10, 1930, at 2:00 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Sidney Hawkins, pastor of the Christian Church of Moline. Interment was in the Ames Chapel cemetery.
MRS ADDIE R. HEBB MCCRACKEN SPRAY - Submitted by Lori Mentzel
Miss Addie R. Hebb was born in Canton, IL, Sept. 7, 1865, and died at her home southeast of Moline Nov. 14, 1924.
She came to KS in the years of '72. She became a Christian in early life joining the Baptist church, later uniting with the Christian Church at Grenola, KS, living a faithful member to the end.
Miss Addie R. Hebb was united in marriage to Mr. Eli G. McCracken May 9, 1883, who preceded her to the better land July 21, 1920. To this union was born five children, Mrs. Lillie M. Wilson, Moline; Mrs. J. E. Swain, Kansas City, MO; Mrs. A. V. Sayre, Elk City, KS; and Mr. A. O. McCracken of the home address. The elder son, John H. McCracken, preceded her to the better land 35 years ago.
On Sept. 7, 1924, Mrs. A. McCracken was united in marriage to Mr. A. H. Spray of Moline.
She leaves to mourn her death her present husband, Mr. A. H. Spray; three sisters, Mrs. Lillie Jones, Moline; Mrs. Carrie Reiley of Huron, SD; Mrs. Mattie Townsend, Cortez, CO; five brothers, Jim, Sam and Guy Hebb of north of Moline; Joseph Hebb of Howard; Willie Hebb, Pisgah, IA; also one granddaughter, Miss Vera Wilson, Moline; three grandsons, Master Vernon Wilson, Moline; Master Edward Swain, Kansas City, MO; Master LeRoy Sayre, Elk City, KS; besides a host of friends and relatives.
Mrs. Spray was stricken very suddenly with appoplexy lasting only a few minutes before death called her.
Funeral services … at the Methodist Church in Moline from which the funerals of her father and mother had been conducted in the past. Interment Gracelawn cemetery, Howard.
Mrs. Spray's many friends both at Moline and Grenola were greatly surprised and shocked by the suddenness of her death and join in mourning with and extending sympathy to her family and relatives.
MR. H. H. SPRAY - Submitted by Dan Durbin
William Henry Harrison Spray, who has been in feeble health for some time, died last Friday evening, July 26, 1929, at the home of his son, Lewis, at the age of 88 years, 4 months and 1 day. He was born in Randolph County, Indiana, March 25, 1841. He moved from Indiana to Illinois and came to Kansas in 1881 settling on a claim in the Ames Chapel neighborhood, later moving to Moline.
He was united in marriage with Delphina Shearer in 1864 and to this union three sons were born, Charles A., John Franklin, and Lewis H., all who live at Moline, Kansas; also two brothers, Absolom H. Spray of Moline, Kansas, and Lewis Spray of Los Angeles, California, and two grandchildren, Mrs. Mildred Swiggett, Wichita, Kansas and Byron Lee Spray of Moline, also three great grand children; an uncle, Smith Kimbrough, of Elk City, Kansas, now in his 90th year, and other relatives and friends.
Beside his own children Mr. Spray raised a nephew, Arthur Brown, who is now a useful citizen with his home in Ohio.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, July 28, 1929, at the home of his son, Lewis, conducted by the Rev. O. W. Dewey of the Methodist Church and interment was made in the Moline cemetery.
FATHER EDWARD STEINBERGER
INDEPENDENCE — Father Edward Steinberger, 88, of Independence and longtime area Catholic priest, died Saturday evening, Oct. 11, at his home.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, Oct. 15, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Independence. A Vigil Service was held Tuesday, Oct. 14, at St. Andrew Catholic Church. Interment was at the Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel.
Father Steinberger served in many parishes in Kansas, including Dodge City, Ellinwood, Wichita, Oswego/Chetopa, ScammonAVier/Greenbush, Burns, Wellington, Pittsburg, Parsons, Chanute, Schutte, and Moline/Caney/Sedan.
The family has suggested memorial remembrances to Legacy of Faith of St. Andrew's Catholic Church or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Remembrances will be received at the funeral home.
MRS. STELLA M. SPRICK
Mrs. Stella M. Sprick, 74, of Elk Falls, Kansas, and a former resident of Prairie View, Kansas, died at 2:48 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 1984, at Mercy Hospital, where she had been a patient since October 12th.
She was born March 3, 1910 in Densmore, Kansas, the daughter of Arthur Stockham and May (Satterley)Stockham. She attended rural schools in the Densmore, Kansas area.
She was united in marriage to Tom Sprick and the couple made their home in rural Prairie View, Kansas. Mr. Sprick preceded his wife in death. She moved to Elk Falls about two months ago to make her home with her son, Virgil.
She was a member. of the Reformed Church and the Sunshine EHU, both of Prairie View, Kansas.
Survivors include two sons, Virgil of Elk Falls, Kansas, and Roger of Prairie View, Kansas.
She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 31, 1984, at 2:00 p.m. at Priarie View Reformed Church in Prairie View, Kansas, through the Enfield Funeral Home in Norton, Kansas. Local arrangements were handled through the Potts Chapel-Schmidt Funeral Service. Interment was in the Prairie View Cemetery.
The family has suggested memorial remembrances to the Elk Falls United Methodist Church and memorials may be sent to Reverend John Vaughan, Elk Falls United Methodist Church, Elk Falls, Kansas.
MR. DAVE SPUNAUGLE - Submitted by L. Morgan
Dave Spunaugle, son of John and Christina Spunaugle, was born at Howard, Kansas August 22, 1879, and died June 27, 1932, at Sedan, Kansas at the age of 52 years, 10 months and 5 days.
He was united in marriage to Etta Dougherty who preceded him in death five years ago. He was a good husband and those who knew him respected him as a good and honest neighbor. Dave had been in ill health for two years.
His father and mother, one sister, Bell McMullen, two brothers, Bert and Charles have preceded him in death, his brother Charles passing to the great Beyond just eleven days ago.
He leaves to mourn his departure three brothers, William and Clarence of Howard, Harry of El Dorado and one sister, Maude McLean of Neodesha, Kansas.
The remains of the deceased were brought to Howard from Sedan yesterday and interment was in Grace Lawn cemetery where short services were held at 2:30 o'clock, June 28th with Rev. W. C. Chappell, pastor of the Howard M. E. church in charge.
MR. FRANK STALLSMITH - Submitted by L. Morgan
FRANK STALLSMITH
Probably Suicide
Sunday evening, the 19th,inst., Frank Stallsmith of this city, was found to be in a dying condition, in Dr. Willard's house, as the result of an overdose of morphine, taken perhaps with suicidal intent.
The particulars as we gather them are about as follows: He had rented Dr. Willard's house and was fixing it up to move in this week, and was putting down carpets. In one of the rooms the Doctor had his office, with quite a quantity of medicines chemicals, some alcohol, etc. and it appears that some time in the afternoon while the Dr. was out, Mr. Stallsmith drank quite a quantity of the alcohol and also took almost a whole bottle of morphine--this Dr. says at least forty-five grains. He was found by the Doctor on coming, into the hall in the evening, lying on a quilt on the floor, with the empty morphine bottle by his side, and he could not be roused. Mrs. Stallsmith was hurriedly sent for, Dr. Olney was summoned, and everything possible was done to rouse him, but to no avail, and about half past eight in the evening he breathed his last.
This sad event has been a great shock to the community, and it seemed hard to realize that a man so apparently light-hearted and altogether contented as Frank Stallsmith should take his own life. Some of our people suggest that it may have been accidental, and that he did not intend to end his life. It is said that he was troubled with some kind of severe internal pains and that he frequently resorted to morphine to relieve his sufferings; but be this as it may, he certainly must have known that such a quantity as he undoubtedly took Sunday would produce death.
Frank Stallsmith was in many ways a perculiar character. He was by trade a harness-maker and has worked at his trade in Howard six or eight years. He was a man of more than usual intelligence, a great reader and had great social qualities. He had no enemies, and was honest and upright in all his dealings; he was a hard worker and industriously stuck to his bench day after day, keeping his little family well provided for. So far as anybody knows he has no reason for doing so rash an act. His domestic relations were of the happiest, his affectionate wife and bright little boy were his joy and pride, and that he should take his own life seems the strangest thing on earth.
The funeral was held at his late home Wednesday afternoon, the services being conducted by the I.O.O.F., of which Mr. S. was a member. The members of the A.O.U.W. and the Modern Woodmen attended in a body, he also being a member of both those orders. He carried life insurance to the amount of $2,000 in each of the two last named orders.
The heartbroken wife and orphaned son have the tenderest sympathy of everybody in this the greatest bereavement that could befall them.
Howard Courant - July 3, 1891
In just 60 days after the death of Frank Stallsmith his widow received from the Modern Woodmen of AMerica their draft for $2,000, the full amount of Mr. S's insurance in that order. This organization pays $1,000, $2,000 or $3,000 in cheap reliable insurance, and the payment is always made promptly on receipt of the proper information and certificates concerning the death of the insured. The Howard camp of this order if flourishing, new members being taken in right along. The rate is as low as is possible for mutual insurance to exist and pay losses, and every man owes it to his family to insure his life in some responsible company.
MRS. DOROTHY J. STARR
Dorothy Jeane Polson Starr died January 6, 1995 at the age of 76. She was born in Wellington on October 6, 1918 to I.V. and Eva Polson She went through school in Moline, where she graduated.
She married Donald B. Starr on January 9, 1943. She died in Longview, TX. where they lived for many years. She was buried there beside her husband.
She is survived by two sons, James and Robert, their wives, Barbara and Debbie, two grandsons Eric and Alan, two brothers Hugh Polson of Wichita, and Dr. Richard Polson of Bakersfield, CA., a sister Frances Arbuckle of Peru and many friends.
MR. RAY J. STARK - Submitted by L. Morgan
Ray Joe Stark, son of Harvey A. and Lottie Stark, was born near Fall River, Kansas, October 28, 1912. He departed this life on June 4, 1956 at the age of 43 years, seven months and six days.
As a young man he grew up on a farm near Severy, where he attended the Severy schools, graduating with the Class of 1932. On August 2, 1933, he was married to Mary Webster, and to this union was born one daughter, Donna Marlene, now residing at home. He leaves surviving his wife, Mary, and daughter, Donna, both of the home, his father and mother of Severy, and one brother, Roy A. Stark of Seattle, Washington, and a great number of close friends.
The first year of his married life he farmed near Severy, then moving to Howard in the fall of 1934, where he has continued to make his home. For a short time he operated a service station and then worked as county foreman on the county highways, and in 1941 became a city employee of the city of Howard, first in the capacity of water superintendent and then as city clerk. He was a conscientious public servant, always courteous and highly respected by all.
Following his employment as city clerk, he purchased and operated a grocery store in Howard. He was successful in this business venture, being attentive to his business and considerate of his customers. He was always mindful of his duties as a citizen and served as president of the Howard Chamber of Commerce and later as city councilman, which position he held at the time of his passing.
He was highly respected by all who knew him, for his honesty, courage, optimism and steadfast friendship.
Ray was a member of the Howard Odd Fellow Lodge No. 134, having served the lodge as Noble Grand, and always interested in the welfare of the lodge. Ray was concious and mindful of his Creator and confessed his faith in Christ in early manhood and was a member of the Congregational church in Severy. Later, after moving to Howard he placed his membership in the First Baptist Church in Howard.
Ray was a courageous man, a true friend, and a kind and loving husband and father, and his optimism enlightened all with cheer and hope.
Memorial services for Ray Joe Stark were held at the Moon Chapel in Howard at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 6th, conducted by his pastor, Alvin Cassens. The music was furnished by a quartet composed of Paul Moore, Fred Finley, Jess Barger, and Charles Miller, with Mrs. Elwood Miller accompanist. The casket bearers were Ralph J. Perkins, Cliff Hitchcock, Leonard Courtright, John West, Adron Hebb, Dallas Roberts. Concluding services were in Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard.
MR. HOWARD V. STAUFFER
SEDAN, Kan. - Howard Vernon “Grinny” Stauffer, 83, of Sedan, Kan., died Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, at Overland Park Medical Center in Overland Park, Kan.
He was born Oct. 6, 1920 at Grenola, Kan. to Edward J. and Bertha (Schul) Stauffer. He grew up in the Grenola area and attended Grenola schools.
On Sept. 29, 1942, he married Bertha Bonita Campbell at Winfield, Kan. Shortly after their marriage, he entered the U.S. Army, serving during WW II in North Africa, Italy and France for over three years. Following his discharge, they moved to Wichita, where he began his career as a sales representative for welding supply companies. In 1959, they moved to Sioux City, Iowa, where he continued his career advancing to regional sales manager and vice president. While in Sioux City, he invented and patented an inert gas flow control used in tig and mig welding. Mrs. Stauffer preceded him in death on Jan. 2, 1992. Mr. Stauffer continued working until retiring in 1993.
On March 14, 1994, he married Eileen Focht of Sedan at Miami, Okla. Following their marriage, they made their home in Sedan.
Mr. Stauffer was a member of the Sedan First United Methodist Church, the American Welding Society, founder of the Sioux City Chapter of the American Welding Society, Sedan V.F.W. Post 112, Sedan Lions Club and the Sedan Country Club. He enjoyed golf and excelled at softball when he was young. On April 4, 1992, he was inducted into the Kansas Amateur Softball Hall of Fame.
Survivors include his wife, Eileen, of the home in Sedan, two sons, Gregory Stauffer, St. Louis, Mo. and Gary Stauffer, Overland Park, Kan.; two stepsons, Greg Cude’, Tulsa, Okla. and Gary Cude’, Sedan, Kan.; two stepdaughters, Cherie Cude’, Frederickburg, Texas and Lori Cude’, Wichita, Kan.; his stepmother, Pearl Stauffer, Moline, Kan.; one sister, Darlene Baker, Houston, Texas; five grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren, three greatgrandchildren.
Services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004, in the First United Methodist Church in Sedan, with Rev. Jerry Bever officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery at Winfield.
rsday Funeral arrangements have not been completed at the time of this writing.
MR. STEVEN L. STAUFFER
Steven L. Stauffer, age 60, died Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Cedar Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Calif., after a battle with cancer. He was the son of Duane "Shocky" and Barbara Jo Stauffer.
A memorial service was held Saturday, June 26, 2010 in Anaheim, Hills, Calif. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2010 at the Grenola Christian Church. A graveside service will follow at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Grenola.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Grenola Christian Church, c/o Lynn Kelly, Treasurer, 486 Cyclone Road, Grenola, KS 67436.
MR, HERBERT E, STEHR
Herbert E. Stehr passed away Thursday, December 15, 1994 at the Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka, KS. He was 83 years of age. Herb, as he was known to his friends, was born on November 19, 1911 at Lehr, North Dakota to Gottlieb and Dorothy (Kanenwischer) Stehr. He attended school and grew to manhood in North Dakota.
On May 8, 1941 he entered the United States Army and served in the Pacific Theater with the Army Engineers, during World War II. After hs discharge on November 10, 1945, Herb owned and operated a local trucking business in Edgeley, ND for many years.
In 1960, Herb began traveling as a custom grain harvester and lived in several locations throughout the central United States. In 1985, Herb moved to Howard, KS. to be near friends and remained a resident of Howard until his death.
He is survived by three brothers, Oscar Stehr of Minot, ND., Elmer Stehr of Cannon Falls, MN., and Robert Stehr of Edgeley, ND., a sister Ella Schuler of Bismarck, ND., and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother William and a sister Anna.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 20, 1994 at the Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard with Rev. Robin Haines of the Flint Hills Assembly of God officiating. Mrs. Helen Vinette was the organist with Alan Rousselle singing “Rock of Ages” and “The Old Rugged Cross.” Interment will be held in the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, ND. at 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 29, 1994. Memorials have been established with the Elk County Ambulance Service and the Benson Museum of Howard. Contributions may be left with the funeral home, The funeral arrangements are being made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. CLARA STEWARD
Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Methodist church for Mrs. Clara Steward, who died Monday morning at her home. The Rev. Chester Eshbaugh was the officiating minister and interment was in the Cedar Vale Cemetery with the Watt Funeral Home, Moline, in charge.
Survivors are her husband Clarence, of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Lela Brown of Wellington; Mrs. Lucille Metcalf, Decatur, Illinois, and Mrs. Betty McKimens, Sedan; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Brooks, Shidler, Oklahoma; Mrs. Lola Bacca, Cathedral City, California, and Mrs. Helen Brough, Colorado Springs, Colorado; two brothers, Dee Huntington, Elk Falls and Don Huntington, Moline; seven grandchildren and four great grand children.
MRS. BERNIECE M. STEWART
Berniece Myrtle Stewart, 82, of Moline, Kansas, died Monday, January 10, 1994, at the Sedan City Hospital.
She was born July 27, 1911, in Cedar Vale, Kansas, to George Lincoln and Maude Fonda (Burdette) Keplinger. She was a homemaker and a retired school teacher. She xas also a member of the Belknap community Church, the Belknap EHU, Willing Workers Club and the Senior Citizens.
On April 25, 1935, in Howard, she and William Harold Stewart were united in marriage. He survives at the home. Also surviving are two sons, Gene and William, both of Moline; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 13, 1994, at 2:00 p.m. in the Graves-Baird Funeral Chapel, Sedan, Kansas. Interment was in the Belknap Cemetery, rural Moline, Kansas. Rev. Wally Racker officiated. Graves-Baird Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A memorial has been established in her name with the Belknap Community Center.
MRS. ELSIE B. STEWART
Elsie Beatrice Stewart passed away Friday, January 14, 1994 at the Howard Twilight Manor Nursing Home. She was 86 years of age. Elsie was born on February 11, 1907 at Webb City, MO to James and Nellie (Workman) Huffman. She attended school and grew to womanhood in Missouri. As a young woman, Elsie worked as a “Harvey House Girl” for a short time.
On December 10, 1926, she married George Wade Stewart at Eureka, KS. He preceded her in death in 1967. Elsie lived in Towanda, Beaumont, Latham, and Howard during her lifetime. She devoted her life to caring for her family.
She is survived by a son, George of Billings, MT, a daughter, Sally Gorman of Howard, four grandchildren; Teresa Gorman of Howard, Greg Gorman and his wife Amy of Ft. Gibson, OK, Lori Stewart and Brad Stewart, and his wife Judy, all of Billings, MT, and three great-grandchildren; Lindsay and Makenzie Gorman of Ft. Gibson, OK, and Tyler Stewart of Billings, MT. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, and four sisters.
Memorial services were held Sunday, January 16 at the Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard with Rev. Robin Haines of the Flint Hills Church of God officiating. Mrs. Helen Vinette was the organist with Mrs. Connie Russell singing “Swing Low Sweet Chariot.” A memorial has been established with the Howard Twilight Manor. Contributions can be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. GOLDIE W. STEWART - Submitted by L. Morgan
MOLINE - Goldie W. (Hoyt) Stewart, 82, longtime resident of Moline, died July 27, 2002, in Wichita.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Moline Cemetery. Pastor Ted Smith will officiate.
Memorials have been established with the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association. Contributions may be made through Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
Stewart was born March 28, 1920, at Hale, to Minnie and Walter Hoyt. She grew up in Elk County.
On May 20, 1982, she married Clinton Harvey Stewart in Fredonia. They made their home in Moline.
Two sons, James Emory Craft and Clinton Eugene Mosher, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, Clinton Stewart, Moline; a son, Dean Craft, Cheney; a daughter, Ruth Corner, Stillwater, Okla.; a brother, Everett Hoyt, Bolton; a sister, Ruth Hall, Fredonia; 12 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.
MR. HAROLD L. STEWART
Harold Lee Stewart was born June 27,1949, to Marvin Stewart and Louise Davis Stewart of Rural Severy. He departed this life on Nov. 11, 1979 at the Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka. His mother preceded him in death in 1971.
He leaves to mourn his going his father, Marvin; brother, Bill and Uncle Francis Stewart and Uncle Lester Davis and other relatives and friends. Harold attended school at Fiatt He grew up on the family farm, enjoying riding his pony and helping with the farm work. He enjoyed good music. He loved his brother, Bill, his family was his life. His father was his constant companion for the last eight years of his life. Those who knew Harold, liked him. He was a quiet person who was easily pleased. I know that Harold would be saying the following quote by Gertrude Witney; "About the place where now I live, There is so much to tell. It is so calm and peaceful here God reigns supreme and all is well. I am with loved ones and with friends; who settled here some time ago, and of the joys I share with them, I'm sure you'll be glad to know there is no sickness, grief or death to mar the beauty of the place; and light that's brighter than the sun, shines from the Blessed Masters face. So do not grieve for me, my dears but rather, when you kneel and pray Thank God for my arrival home, where free from pain I am to day. The time has come for me to close And there isn't much more I can say, except don't think of me as gone; I'm only just a prayer away."
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 13, 1979, at the Forsberg Funeral Home in Severy, Kansas. Rev. Toni Pameticky officiated. Burial was in South Lawn Cemetery, Severy, Kansas.
MRS. MARGARET E. STEWART - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Margaret Elizabeth Briscoe was born June 29, 1840, and died at her home in Belknap neighborhood, Chautauqua county, September 27, 1928, aged 88 years, 2 months and 28 days.
She was married to James W. Galloway August 18, 1857, to this union was born one daughter, Delia F. Her husband died August 18, 1890, and the daughter died February 2, 1921.
She was married to William H. Stewart April 24, 1864. To this union was born six children. Mrs. Clara A. Radebaugh of Ramona, Oklahoma; Mary V., Thomas I., Robert E., Frederick A., and Jesse O., all of the Moline address.
She leaves one brother, T. I. Briscoe of Pueblo, Colorado; seventeen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. The husband preceded her in death August 2, 1912.
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Funeral services were conducted at the Belknap Church September 28, 1928, by Mrs. Belle Reid Yates and the body laid to rest in the Belknap cemetery.
MRS. IDA M. STILES
Ida May Stiles passed away Thursday, October 3, 1996, at Elk Manor Nursing Home in Moline. She was 95 years of age. Ida was born August 17, 1901 at El Dorado Springs, MO. to Isiah and Jessie May (Axtell) Watkins.
She moved with her family to Rooks County Kansas coming to Grenola in 1910. She attended Elk County Elementary School.
On March 10, 1920 she married Byron Stiles at her parents farm home at Grenola, KS. She was a homemaker and made her home at Grenola until the time of her death.
Ida was a longtime member of the Grenola Christian Church and the Quilting Club of Grenola.
Ida was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son Byron Dale, and one brother. She is survived by two sisters, Theresa Keplinger and Mary H. Stiles, both of Grenola, two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, October 7, 1996 at the Grenola Christian with Rev. Wallace Wartick officiating. A memorial has been established with the Grenola Christian Church or the Elk Manor Nursing Home of Moline.
Contributions may be left with the funeral home. Funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard howard.
MR. JOHN E. STILES - Submitted by Dan Durbin
John Emmett Stiles was born December 27, 1849, in Vermont. He went from Vermont to Iowa in 1855. then from Iowa to Kansas in 1857, coming to Elk County, Kansas in 1871.
He enlisted in the U. S. Army at Ft. Riley in 1864 in the 17th Kansas, Company A.
He was married to Mary Haigler August 11, 1870, and to them were born eight children, Delia dying when small, the living are: Fred, Charlie, Jeff, Sadie, John and Lloyd Stiles and Mrs. Mamie Yancy of Herington, Kansas. All were present at his bedside when he passed away Sunday, September 30, 1928, except Mrs. Yancy who came later.
John Stiles was a member of the Christian Church, loyal to his church as he was to his country. His last words were expressions of faith in his Savior.
He was a kind husband, a loving and thoughtful father, a good neighbor, a quiet and unassuming citizen always attending to his own affairs.
Funeral services were held at the Christian Church Tuesday, October 2, conducted by Mrs. Belle Yates and Rev. W. H. Fletcher and the body was buried in Greenlawn cemetery with the American Legion in charge.
Mary Hannah Haigler Stiles was born April 30, 1852, the daughter of Enoch and Sarah Haigler in Richmond, Iowa.
Shortly after her marriage to John Emmit Stiles, August 11, 1871, in Spring Hill, Kansas, she and her husband homesteaded southwest of Grenola, Kansas. She has lived in this community ever since.
She was buried with her Lord in Christian Baptism in the Christian church in Old Canola, Kansas. She was a charter member of the Christian church located in Grenola, Kansas.
The union of John and Mary Stiles God blessed with 9 children; Charles, Jeff, John, Lloyd, Sarah, and Mamie, all who are living. And Fred, Adelia who have preceded her in death, as well as a baby girl who was never named because she died only hours after her birth.
Mary Stiles went to meet her Lord, December 16, 1950 at 8:00 a. m. at the age of 98 years. She leaves to mourn her passing her sister, Clara Binkley of Oklahoma City, her 6 children, 37 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren, 38 great-great-grandchildren, and a whole host of friends and relatives.
MR. LYAL M. STILES
Lyal Merle Stiles passed away Wednesday, November 23, 1994 at Mercy Hospital in Independence. He was 79 years of age. Merle, as he was known to his friends, was born on January 22, 1915 in Moline to Guy Leonard and Linnie Gertrude (Goodwin) Stiles. He grew to manhood in the Elk Falls community and graduated from Elk Falls High School in 1933.
In June 11, 1938 he married Alaine Jessie McCall, Merle and Alaine owned a grocery store in Beaumont where their daughter Jessie was born. In 1940, they moved to Elk Falls where they made their home throughout their lives. Alaine preceded him in death.
Merle served in the United State Army during World War II and remained a member of the Army Reserve for more than 20 years. In 1951, he became the postmaster at Elk Falls and continued in that office until his retirement in 1981.
On April 19, 1986 be married Barbara Ann (Camp) Duncan at Howard and they made their home in Elk Falls until his death.
He was a member of the Moline Christian Church, the Gideons International, Meridian Lodge #126 A.F.& A.M. and Ladonia Chapter #243 Order Of The Eastern Star both of Elk Falls, and the American Legion Post #388 of Moline. Merle was also a long time member of the Elk Falls Cemetery board, the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and the Army Reserve Officer’s Association.
He is survived by his wife Barbara, his daughter Jessie Bahr of Severy, a step daughter Mary Ann Hargrove of Moline, a half brother Eldon Peck of Marionville, MO., five grandchildren, five step grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Alaine, his parents and three brothers.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 27, 1994 at the Moline Christian Church in Moline with Rev. Jim Carter and Rev. Tony Pameticky officiating. Mrs. Wanda Mills was the organist with Mrs. Roylynn Pameticky singing “One Day” and “How Great Thou Art.” The casket bearers were Chris Clyde, Gene Cone, Delbert Lord, Jim McDonald, Ray Sumner and Ira Thomas. Masonic services were conducted by Meridian Lodge #126, A.F.& A.M. of Elk Falls. Military graveside services were conducted by American Legion Post #388 of Moline at the Elk Falls Cemetery in Elk Falls.
A memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
DR. ANDREW T. STILL
Andrew Taylor Still D.O., age 90, a resident of rural Longton, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2010 at the Iola Nursing Center in Iola, Kansas. He was born on March 17, 1920 in Kirksville, Missouri the son of Fred and Blanch (McGinnis) Still.
Andrew was united in marriage in 1942 to Joyce Page in Kirksville, Missouri and she preceded him in death. During World War II Andrew served as 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army. Andrew was a Doctor of Osteopathic in Pebble Beach, California, Tulsa, Oklahoma and Macon, Missouri.
He is survived by two sons Andrew T. Still III of Iola, Kansas and Fred Still of Longton, Kansas. Andrew was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Joyce and one brother Harry Still.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010 at the Longton Cemetery with Pastor David Sanchez officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Allen County Hospice and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.country-sidefh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas.
MRS MARY STILWELL - Submitted by L. Morgan
Died---Near Longton, Kansas, August 4, 1884, Mary, wife of John Stilwell. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Houston and was born in Kentucky, Nov. 28, 1818. At an early age she was married to Mr. Matthews, by whom she had four children, all of whom are dead. She was early left a widow. In November 1844, she was married to her surviving partner to whom she bore seven children, three of whom are living to mourn a mother's loss. In 1833 she was converted and joined the M.E. church. She afterwards united with the Baptist church of which she has been a consistent member for 35 years.
As a neighbor she was kind and sympathetic, as a mother loving and faithful and as a Christian, earnest and abounding in good works.
The funeral services were conducted in the M.E. church by Pastor J.P. Way assisted by Pastor C.I. McKesson and her remains laid to their last rest in Longton cemetery, August 5, 1884.
MRS. CORA C. STOCKDALE - Submitted by Freida Wells
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Campbell Stockdale were held Friday at the Grenola Methodist Church. The Rev. A. W. Johnson of Kansas City officiated, with the Rev. Charles Davis assisting.
Music was furnished by a male quartet composed of W. H. Hudson, G. L. Miller, Duain Stauffer and Wallace Wartick. A trombone solo was played by William H. Hudson with Miss Lorene Douglas as accompanist Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery with Ralph Logsdon. G. N. Thompson, Jimmie Wood, J. H. Hudson, Roy Berry and Byron Stiles as pallbearers.
Out-of-town relatives attending the services included; Mrs. Ed Strickland, Richmond, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. Clair Stockdale and daughter, Hardesty, Okla.; Mr. and Mrs. Herrin and family, Thayer; Mr. and Mrs. John Bartholomew Perkins, Okla.; Willie Bartholemeu, Arkansas City; Bennie Camp, Moline; Mrs. Laura Brown, Independence; Mr. and Mrs. Ted Flippin and Mrs. Cary Murphy, Cherryvale; Mr and Mrs. L. B. Campbell, Pittsburg; Mrs. H. C. Jones, Billings, Okla.; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Campbell, Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Campbell, Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Armand Thompson and Larry, Harry Thompson, El Dorado; Mr. and Mrs. Erbie Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Reeves, Longton; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Snodgrass, Moline; Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Payne, Ottawa; Rev. and Mrs. A. W. Johnson, Kansas City, Kans.
Cora Campbell was born May 16, 1871, at Oswego and died March 8 in Richmond, Calif. She was married to Alec Stockdale June 17, 1888. She was a life-long member of the Methodist Church and of the WSCS. Most of her life was spent in Grenola. but because of failing health she moved to California two years ago to be cared for by her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Strickland.
Survivors include her husband, who was unable to attend the funeral services because of his failing health; three children, Charles of Yakima. Wash.. Lela Strickland of Richmond. Calif., and Clair of Hardesty. Okla.; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Wiseman of Long Beach, Calif.
MRS. CARRIE J. STONE - Submitted by L. Morgan
Carrie Jane Jay, the first child of William Jay and Elizabeth Drake Jay was born in northwest Elk county, August 25, 1885. She departed from this life April 9, 1966 at Chanute, Kansas, after an illness of seven weeks.
She attended Forest school and was a member of the Western Park church. In 1924 she moved her membership to the Howard Methodist church, where she was an active and faithful member as long as her health permitted.
On April 11, 1906, she was married to Evert Stone at Kaw City, Oklahoma, where they lived a few months, then returned to Elk county. They lived on a farm until 1923, when they moved to Howard, where she has since made her home.
They were the parents of one daughter, Violet. Her mother passed away when she was 14 years old. She was always kind and considerate of those around her. She was an industrious person, who was always busy doing for others.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Violet and Albert Bantz; one grandson, Rex Bantz, and his wife Elizabeth, of Howard, Kansas; one granddaughter, Janey Criger and her husband, Don, of Chanute, Kansas; five great-grandchildren, Paula Bantz, Mike, Mark, Martin and Donna Jane Criger; one sister, Mrs. Ona Johnston of LaJunta, Colorado; three half-sisters, Mrs. Ilah Taylor of Howard; Mrs. Vida Baughman of Wichita and Mrs. Vera Simmons of Hutchinson; one half-brother, Deanus Jay of Wichita; a number of nieces and nephews, besides many friends.
Her husband, her parents, one sister, and two small brothers preceded her in death.
She was the happiest when she was with her loved ones. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was always patient and never complained, although she had been in failing health since the death of her husband in 1961. She was a quiet, loving mother and grandmother, who will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
Funeral services were held in the Spurrier-Watt chapel April 11 at 2:30 p.m. with Arthur Frary of the Howard Methodist church officiating. The boy's quartette, consisting of Stephen Miller, Joe Hebb, Charles Forsyth and Danny Parker sang two numbers. Mrs. Robin Smith was organist. Casket bearers were Robert Greenwood, Dale Harrod, Ralph Harrod, Dale Taylor, Finance Taylor and Kenneth Harrod. Concluding services and interrment were in Grace Lawn cemetery at Howard.
MR. F. E. STONE
F. E. Stone, Garden City, died Saturday, December 23. Funeral services were held Wednesday in that city. Mr. Stone was a former Howard resident. He was a brother of Mrs. Daisy Moore of this city.
Those planning to attend the services were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Harrod, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Harrod, Miss Hazel Moore, Howard: Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hinkle, Towanda; Mrs. Ray Fulkerson, Chanute.
MR. WILLIAM A. STONEBRAKER - Submitted by L. Morgan
William A. Stonebraker, a prosperous farmer of Paw Paw township, died Friday, Nov. 19, 1911, and was buried at Grace Lawn Cemetery, Howard, Sunday forenoon, after brief funeral services at the home conducted by Rev. Cullison.
Mr. Stonebraker was born in Crawfordville, Montgomery county, Indiana, July 22, 1869. He was married to Miss Edna Rutherford in this county, December 25, 1894, and leaves the widow and seven children, three sons and four daughters to mourn his death. Mr. Stonebraker was a respected citizen of his community and his death is sincerely regretted by all.
MS BELVA J. STOOPS
Belva Jean Stoops, age 67, of Elk Falls, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009 at the Wilson Medical Center in Neodesha.
She was born Jan. 27, 1942 in Cherokee, Okla., the daughter of Ralph and Oletha (Van Sickle) Stoops.
She grew up in rural Elk Falls from age two. She graduated from Elk Falls High School in May of 1960. She attended secretarial school in Wichita and later attended construction school in Kansas City. She worked for Ludeman Construction Company in Wichita. She later worked for U.S. Post Office in Wichita for 13 years.
Belva Jean was a very vibrant loving person with many interests. She loved her family very much. She was a gourmet cook and avid gardener. She loved animals of all kinds but especially horses and her "dogs". But most important center of her life was her love for her God Jehovah. She dedicated her life to Jehovah and doing His will, sharing the scriptures with all who would listen. She was baptized and dedicated her life to Jehovah, Jan. 27, 1952.
Belva Jean is survived by one brother Taze Stoops and wife Connie of San Antonio, Texas, one sister Saditha Marshall and husband Kenneth of Topeka, four nephews, five nieces and several great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one niece. Memorial services were held on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 at Zimmerman Funeral Home.
Family suggests contributions to the Elk Falls Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses and may be left with funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard.
MR. THOMAS STOUT - Submitted by L. Morgan
Elk Falls Reflector: Thomas Stout was born in Henry County, Indiana, October 27, 1832. The family of which he was a member moved to Hamilton Co., Indiana when he was five years of age, there grew to manhood.
He was united in marriage with Miss Maria Ehonis (? hard to read). To this union were born nine children but one of these remains, Mrs. Emma Fry of Mt. Moriah, Mo. (?) who with her widowed mother mourn the loss of a faithful father and husband. The family came to Elk Falls in 1870 remaining here until 1895. Then spent a year at Fitzgerald, Georgia, where Eugene died. Then they removed to the old home in Indiana, returning to Elk Falls four or five years ago.
Mr. Stout was of Quaker parentage and became a member of that church in his youth. Later after his marriage he united with the M. E. Church. Of late years his name was not on any church roll, but he still endeavored to live the life of a christian and was respected by all who knew him.
By trade he was a carpenter until he became too feeble to do very much work of any kind. He obeyed the call of his country in its time of peril, enlisting in Co. G 147 Reg. Ind. Vol. Infantry and served to the close of the war.
He was for many years and until his death a member of the Grand Army of the Republic but a few weeks ago he followed to its last resting the mortal remains of his comrade John Bachil and was the officer who laid one of the tributes upon the casket of the dead.
He became a Mason in 1857 and was a charter member and advanced step by step in Westfield Lodge, Westfield, Ind., until he became its master. He was charter member and the first senior warden of Meridan Lodge, No. 120 A.F. and A.M. and in Elk Falls, Kansas when the lodge was instituted in 1871 and was deeply interested in its work until called from earth.
On Saturday evening he seemed in about his usual health but in the night while walking across the floor he fell dislocating one of his hip joints and fracturing a bone. The shock was more than he could bear in his enfeebled condition. He quietly passed away Tuesday morning.
The funeral took place in the M. E. church Wednesday, at 2 p.m. conducted by the pastor Rev. John A. Pratt with an address by N. Hill. Music by M. E. choir. The Masonic Lodge accompanied the funeral procession to the cemetery and at the grave observed the ritual service of the order. A few of the G.A.R. Post headed the procession not many being able to march.
MRS. MAGGIE D. STOWE - Submitted by L. Morgan
Mrs. Maggie Dolan Stowe was born in Ireland May 14th, 1848. She died at Howard, Kansas on the morning of June 30th, 1916, at about 10:30 o'clock being sixty-eight years, one month and seventeen days of age.
Her family left Ireland when she was but ten years of age in the year 1858, and settled in the state of Ohio. They removed to the state of Kansas in March 1872.
Maggie Dolan was married to John Wesley Stowe, March 5th, 1879, to this union three children were born. Luther William Stowe, Joel Joseph Stowe and Albert Stowe.
Mrs. Stowe was one of the earliest members of the Presbyterian church in Howard, Kansas, uniting by profession of her faith in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Spetember 27th, 1885.
Mrs. Stowe leaves to mourn her loss, one son Albert Stowe, and one brother Joseph Dolan, beside many other kinsfolk and friends.
Services were held at the home Saturday, July 1st, at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. A. J. Kearns. Interment was in the Grace Lawn cemetery at Howard, Kansas.
MR. ADAM A. STRACHAN
Adam Abel Strachan was the fourth of eight children of Alexander and Jane Strachan. He was born at Keith Hall, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, December 31, 1860. He came to America with his parents and family in 1872, and they located on a farm on Elk River southeast of Howard, which farm has ever since been the home of the Strachan family.
While yet a youth, Adam left the farm and secured employment in Howard where he has since lived.
After working for others for many year, he engaged in business for himself, and continued in mercantile trade up to the day of his death.
On February 6, 1892, he was married to Miss Kizzie Lee of Howard, and to them were born three children, Margaret Strachan, now of Wichita; Mrs. Charlotte Heisler of Oxford, Kansas; Alexander Strachan of Howard. The wife and mother of his three children passed away in 1904.
He is survived by the three children named above, and two grandchildren, Jack and Bobby Heisler, and two brothers and two sisters--Louis G., and WIlliam, Margaret and Janet Strachan of Howard.
Adam Strachan was a quiet, peaceable and law-abiding citizen, a good neighbor and loyal friend. He was a religious man and a life long member of the Presbyterian church, and until his hearing became impaired, a regular attendant at church and Sunday school services. He was liberal in his suppoprt to all measures for the good of the community and always had the highest respect of our people. His family have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, August 4th, at 2:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, Rev. A. R. Griggs in charge. The Presbyterian chior sang appropriate familiar hymns and a beautiful anthem selection, Mrs. Griggs at the piano. Pallbearers were H.J. Kilpatrick, J. P. McDiarmid, Chas. McDiarmid, Sherman Carter, Will Robertson. Interment was in Grace Lawn cemetery.
MRS. CAPITOLA H. STRACHAN - Submitted by L. Morgan
Mrs. Capitola Hedges Strachan was born January 10th, 1864, at Unionville, Ohio, and died about 5 o'clock in the afternoon of October 17th, 1916, at her home in Howard, Kansas, being 52 years, 9 months, and 7 days old. Mrs. Strachan came to Kansas with her people when about 10 years old and they settled near Elk Falls where she grew to young womanhood. She was married at Longton, December 23rd, 1890, to Mr. Louis Strachan and they located at Howard, Kansas. Mrs. Strachan was a member of the G. A. R. circle of Howard.
She united with the Presbyterian church of Howard, Kansas, December 23rd, 1902, on prefession of faith. Her life has been one of quiet duty and its constant fulfillment, and in her last illness she exhibited the utmost fortitude and cheer. On the 1st of last August she went to Wichita hospital and under went an operation but to no avail, and returned home about September 1st and since has been slowly failing until finally lulled to sleep in the untroubled slumber of death.
Mrs. Strachan is survived by her husband Louis Strachan, and her only child, Mrs. Vinette, of Lehigh, Oklahoma, also by three brothers, Solomon Hedges, Los Angeles, California; Isaac Hedges of Los Angeles, California; Geo. Hedges, Howard, Kansas, and by three sisters, Mrs. Whitcraft, Great Falls, Montana; Mrs. Dadmun, Independence, Oregon; Mrs. Keever, Prescott, Iowa, together with the fellowship of her church and a host of friends who mourn her loss.
Funeral service was held at the home October 20th, at 2 p.m. by Rev. Kearns and interment was made at the Grace Lawn cemetery with a beautiful service of tribute by her sisters of the Circle of the G. A. R.
MRS. ELLA V. STRACHAN - Submitted by L. Morgan
Word was received this morning from Mrs. Virginia May Turner at Los Angeles, that her mother, Mrs. Ella V. Strachan passed away in that city, Saturday evening, February 18th. She had been in steadily failing health for many weeks.
Mrs. Strachan was, we believe, something more then ninety years old, and was a resident of this neighborhood and since about 1872 until she went to Los Angeles a few years ago to live with her daughter, Mrs. May McDonald Turner. She was the widow of the late Wm. Strachan who was also a pioneer, also was a sister of the late Mrs. E. K. Longley and Wm. H. and J. R. Hall. She is survived by one son, John H. McDonald, and one daughter, Mrs. Virginia May Turner.
Mrs. Strachan had many friends among our earlier residents and was highly respected by all who knew her.
We are sorry we have no data at hand for a suitable obituary.
MISS JANET A. STRACHAN - Submitted by L. Morgan
Funeral services for Miss Janet Ann Strachan, who died April 19th, at her home southeast of Howard, were held at the Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m., Thursday, conducted by Rev. A. R. Griggs. The hymns were well rendered by a quartette choir, the personelle of which was J. B. Hanna, tenor, Mrs. Alexander Rader, soprano, Mrs. Mildred Taylor, alto, and Darrel Vinette, bass; Mrs. A. R. Griggs, piano. The floral offerings were appropriate and lovely.
The discourse of Rev. Griggs was good. Reviewing briefly the history of the Scotch-Irish people in America and their part in our development, he cited as concrete example the Strachan family, all born in Scotland and emigrating to Kansas in 1872, where Alexander Strachan, head of the family, deeded land and established the present home where his sons and daughters have dwelt till the present time and where the life of Miss Janet Strachan ended Tuesday, April 19.
She was in her eighty-first year and for the greater part of her life had been an invalid. It is probable that, for her, death was but a happy release. Her younger sister, Miss Margaret Strachan, has been her faithful nurse and housekeeper for many years and, together with her brothers, L.G. and William Strachan, Janet has never known the meaning of lack or need.
Janet Ann Strachan was born November 10, 1857, at Keith Hall, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She received her education in Scotland and there united with the Presbyterian Church. She was the oldest daughter of a family of eight brothers and sisters who all accompanied the parents to America in 1872, locating on the same farm mentined above and where the immediate family still reside. Those who survive her are Louis G. Strachan, William Strachan, Maggie Strachan, two brothers and a sister. Nieces and nephews are Mrs. Dale A. Bryant, of Wichita, Mrs. John Heisler, of Lyons, Kansas, and Alexander Strachan of Howard. Burial was in Grace Lawn cemetery.
MR. JAMES A. STREET - Submitted by L. Morgan
A PIONEER SOLDIER GONE
(Poem Omitted)
James Alexander Street, son of James and Jane Street, was born near Zanesville, Ohio, July 26, 1845 and departed this life at his home one mile west of Moline, Kansas, January 15, 1930, aged 84 years, 5 months, and 19 days.
At an early age he moved with his parents to Clark county, Illinois. Here he grew to manhood and enlisted in the Union Army in July 1863, serving in the 115th, Indiana, and 152nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry, until the close of the Civil War.
He was married to Amanda Smith March 16, 1871, in Cumberland county, Illinois. To this union were born seven, three of them having preceded their father in death. Daniel, Fred, and Frank of Moline and Walter of Howard, with their mother and three grandchildren are left to mourn his loss; he also leaves three brothers, W. T. Street of Tuplett, Missouri; J. L. Street of Wichita; and C. H. Street of Dodge City, Kansas and two sisters, Mrs. Melissa Bennett, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Mrs. S. H. Taggert of Almyra, Arkansas.
In March 1881, he moved with his family to Pottawatomie county, later to Elk county, October 1, 1882, settling seven miles northwest of Moline, where he resided for thirty-seven years, later moving to a home with their two sons, Dan and Fred, on a farm one mile west of Moline, where he passed away.
When a young man he united with the Presbyterian church. He was a kind husband and father, a loyal citizen and neighbor.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. church in Moline, Friday, January 17, at 1:30 p.m., conducted by Mrs. Belle Reid Yates of Grenola, assisted by Rev. Dewey of The Moline Methodist church and the body taken to Howard for burial, where the services were in charge of the Carter-Rader Post, American Legion. (Poem Omitted)
MRS. NONA M. STREET
Nona M. Street, age 80, a resident of Marion, Kan., and formerly of Howard, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009 al the Newton Medical Center in Newton.
Nona was born in Eureka, Kan., or April 22, 1928 the daughter of Govey Wade and Maggie C. (Bateman) McCormick.
On June 10, 1945 Nona was united in marriage to Walter "Gene" Street at the Howard United Methodist Church Nona was homemaker. She enjoyed doing crafts such as woodworking, ceramics, and macrame. Nona was a member of the EHU in Marion and the Stitch and Chatter in Burns.
Nona is survived by her son Rick Street of Pretty Prairie Kan., one daughter Autumn Hanson and her husband Doug of Marion, Kan., four grandsons; Dakota Street of Plevna, Kan., Travis Street of Moundridge, Kan., Riley Ross and Royce Ross both of Marion, Kan., one granddaughter Roxann Ross of Marion, Kan., and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Gene on Nov. 24, 2008, two brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard. Interment followed at Grace Lawn Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to charity of choice. Online condolences may be left at www. countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. WALTER STREET - Submitted by L. Morgan
OBITUARY -- Street
Walter Street, son of James A. and Amanda Smith Street, was born at Howard, Kansas, on October 18, 1885, and passed away on May 25, 1955, at St. Joseph hospital at Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 69 years, 7 months, and 7 days. He spent his entire life within one-half mile of his birth place, moving to his present home at the time of his marriage to Martha M. Frahm in the Lutheran church at Winfield, Kansas, on December 25, 1907. To this union were born four children, three sons and one daughter. One son, Vernon, passed away on July 24, 1922, at the age of three years. He was also preceded in death by his parents and two brothers and two sisters. The one brother, Dan, passed away on February 14, 1955.
He leaves to mourn his passing his faithful wife, Martha, of the home; his sons, James, of Moline and Walter Eugene, of Wichita; his daughter, Vera Smith, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; his grandchildren, Samantha Smith, Ronald and Sue Ellen Street and Ricky Street; two brothers, Fred and Frank Street, of Moline; two daughters-in-law, Fay and Nona Mae Street; one sister-in-law, Ruby Street, of Moline, Kansas, several cousins, and a host of friends.
He spent his entire life as a farmer and stockman. He was a loyal citizen, a good neighbor and always ready to help when needed. A faithful husband and a loving father, he will be greatly missed by his loved ones and friends. He had been in very poor health for more than four year and had suffered greatly with little complaint.
Funeral services were held at the Moon Chapel, Saturday, May 28th, at 2:30 p.m. Officiating was the Rev. Don Basham of the Christian church. Interment was in the Grace Lawn cemetery.
MR. WALTER E. STREET
Walter E. "Gene" Street, age 82, a resident of Marion, Kan., and formerly of Howard, passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 2008 at the Newman Regional Health Center in Emporia.
He was born on Aug. 8, 1926 in rural Howard the son of Walter and Martha (Frohm) Street.
He was a graduate of Howard High School. On June 10, 1945 Gene was united in marriage to Nona M. McCormick at the Howard United Methodist Church. Gene worked as a data process "manager for Skelly, Getty, and Texaco refineries in El Dorado. He was a member of Masons Patmos Lodge in El Dorado and then transferred to the Hope Lodge in Howard. He was also a member of the Midian Shrine in Wichita.
Gene was in the Electric Light Elite in the shrine. Gene also spent time as a van driver for the Shriners Hospital taking children from Wichita to St. Louis. He was a member of the VFW in El Dorado. Gene loved spending tune outdoors working around the yard from one job to another.
Gene is survived by his wife Mona of Marion, one son Rick Street of Pretty Prairie, one daughter Autumn Hanson and her husband Doug of Marion, four grandsons; Dakota Street, Travis Street, Riley Ross, and Royce Ross, one granddaughter Roxann Ross and six greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Jim and Vernon and one sister Vera Smith.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard. Interment with Masonic Rites was at Grace Lawn Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Midian Hospital Van Unit or the Alzheimer's Association and may.be left in care of the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. ABRAM STRICKLER - Submitted by Sierra Pope
Fall River, Greenwood, Kansas
A. Strickler Dead
After an illness extending over several months, Abram Strickler died at his home in Fall River, Wednesday, March 23, from paralysis. Mr. Strickler suffered the first stroke early in the fall and since that time had been gradually growing worse, and the end was expected for several days before he finally passed away. During the course of his illness he suffered much pain.
Abram Strickler was born in Page county Virginia, October 24, 1853. There he grew to manhood and at age of 24 came to Kansas. In 1888 he met and married Miss Effie Flack, to whom union four children were born, one son and three daughters, all of whom were at his bedside when he departed this life except the son who preceeded him into the great Beyond. Mr. Strickler was united with the Christian church at the age of 34 and has since lived a faithful Christian life and died praising the One he so loved and trusted.
Abram Strickler came to Fall River from Washington county with his family a little over a year ago, buying a farm northwest of here and living in town. He afterward bought the Rodgers hotel, and later bought interest in the Fall River Creamery. During his residence here he established a reputation for honesty and made many friends who extend the bereaved family their sincere sympathy.
Funeral services will be held at the Christian church tomorrow at 10 a.m., conducted by J.M. Taylor of Neodesha, formerly pastor of the Christian church here, and interment will be made in the North Pole Cemetery.
Fall River Times
Fall River, Greenwood, Kansas
March 31, 1910
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The remains of Abram Strickler were intered at the "North Pole" Cemetery last Friday. We extend our sympathy to the Mother and Children in their sorrow.
MRS. VIVIAN M. STORY
LONGTON — Vivian Marie Story, 87, formerly of Longton, died Tuesday at the Elk Manor nursing home in Moilne.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Longton Cemetery in Longton with the Rev. Ted Davis officiating. Graves-Baird Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements.
A memorial in her name has been established with the Elk Manor nursing home.
Mrs. Story was born on Sept. 13, 1909, in Adair, Okla., to Oscar Dayton and Cordella Mae (Hemphill) Clark.
She married Loyd Jessie Story on Feb. 26, 1938, in Butler, Mo. He died in 1982.
She was a member of the Longton Baptist Church.
MR. LARRY P. STRONG
Services for Larry P. Stong, 39, of Houston, TX., was Saturday at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Cherryvale, with the Rev. Wayne Hett, pastor of the First Southern Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery at Elk City under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to the Larry Stong Memorial Fund at Bank Fund, Bank One, Copperfield Branch, 15840 FH 529, Houston, TX., 77095.
Mr. Stong died Tuesday at 2 p.m. at St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston of complications following open heart surgery. He suffered from Marfan’s syndrome, a congenital disease of the heart and connective tissue.
He was born July 16, 1953, in Independence, to Ross and Mary (Ballenger) Stong. He was narried to Bea Dishman.
Mr. Strong attended Cherryvale Schools, Independence Community College where he played on the basketball team, and Emporia State University. He was employed as safety director for Rawson-Koenig Inc. of Houston.
He was a member of the First Christian Church of West Houston. Survivors include the wife of the home, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Stong, Cherryvale; two sisters, Pat McDiarmid and Judy Jewers, both of Independence; two brothers, K.R. Strong of Grenola, and Russell of TX.
Casket bearers for the service were Ken Martell, Billy Walker, Frank Stong, Tommy Blaes, Wade Webber, John Smith, and Bruce Strickland.
MRS. KRISTI K. STUBBERT
Kristi K. Stubbert died Feb. 21, 2009 in St. Charles, Mo. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, March 14, 2 p.m. at the Grenola Christian Church. Memorial gifts can be sent for 17-year-old Sara Stubbert in care of P.O. Box 141, Grenola, KS 67346 or donations may be made to the Shriner's Hospital in Kristi's name.
Kristi Kaye Sharp was born in Sedan to Dean and Kaye Sharp on Sept. 6, 1972. She lived in Tupelo, Miss., where her sister, Beth joined the family. The family lived in West Virginia and California before they came to St. Charles County, Missouri in 1982.
After high school Kristi moved to northern Alabama where she married John Malcolm Stubbert. Daughter Sara was born in 1991. Sara is the joy of her mother's life. Baby Brennan Michael changed the lives of his parents, grandparents and many others in his few days of life in 1993.
Kristi worked and attended Athens State College until she graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology in 2000. She worked on replicating DNA for the Human Genome Project. In 2002 Kristi and Sara moved to St. Charles, Mo. Kristi worked at St. Louis University in mass spectrometry and proteomies. In 2006 the position she wanted opened at Washington University School of Medicine where she was working as a Senior Research Assistant at the time of her death.
Kristi accepted Jesus as her Eternal Savior very young in life. She saw God's fingerprints in everything she studied. Without a Designer, none of the amazing design she saw in nature made sense; and she said so.
Medicine was naturally very interesting to her. She began that journey at six months of age with the first of 30+ surgeries and procedures dealing with hipdysplasia. Her interests changed from being a doctor to physical therapy. Brennan's brief life redirected her to the study of genetics.
Though she lived with constant pain she was determined to do good work and be a good mother to Sara. She did and was. Sara is better prepared to function in this world than the vast majority of young women her age. She will graduate from high school in June and has many scholarship offers to further her excellent education. She has been a loving care giver. She will continue to be a source of joy and pride to her mom and daddy and all who know and love her.
Kristi was preceded in death by her son Brennan, grandparents Nellie and Richard (Bump) Miller of Grenola, and Joy Sharp, Willow Springs, Mo., and her step father Dan Palenchar.
Her father, Dean Sharp, Foristell, Mo., and mother and step-father, Kaye (Miller) and Sid Spooner, Grenola, sister Beth Lawson, daughter Sara, niece and nephew Sabrina Lawson and Travis Hubbard and many friends already miss her presence with us, but look forward in hope and peace to a painless eternity together in the fully experienced glory of God.
We'll remember with fondness the "Rock Star Parking" she relied on, her sense of humor and quick smile, her dedication to a job well done, and her pride and true joy in Sara. She is missing physically but remains in our minds and hearts and is available to us at the turning of our attention to those precious thoughts and memories.
MR. ROSS E. STUKEY
Ross E. Stukey, 85, died September 7, 1994 at the St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin, MO.
Mr. Stukey was born March 23, 1909, at Crestline, KS. He moved to Moline as a child and graduated from high school there. He had lived in Carl Junction the past 63 years. He worked in the hardware and implement business for many years. He delivered motor homes for Coon’s Motor Homes Manufacturing Co., Oswego, KS. for 10 years. He was a former fire chief in Carl Junction.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Carl Junction. He was a charter member and past president of the Carl Junction Lions Club. He was active in the Senior Citizens Club, served on the Carl Junction Special Road District board for many years.
He married Iris Sandy on January 26, 1941, at St. Petersburg, FL., she survives.
Additional survivors include a daughter Janine Albertini of Chetopa, a brother Carl Stukey of Paradise, CA., and two grandchildren.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 1994 at the First Baptist Church in Carl Junction. The Rev. Ted Wilkins and the Rev. Bob Simon officiating. Burial was in Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery in Joplin.
Memorial are the Carl Junction Senior Citizens Club and First Baptist Church building fund, contributions can be mailed to the funeral home. Funeral arrangements were made with Simpson Funeral Home of Carl Junction.
MASTER SAMUEL J. STULTS
Samuel Joseph Stults, 4, of Grenola died of accidental asphyxiation Tuesday, April 16, 1991, at Burden. He was born March 12, 1987.
Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the United Methodist Church at Valley Center. He was laid to rest beside his great-grandmother at the Bentley Cemetery.
Sam-Sam, The Wild Man, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, is survived by his mother, Kimberly and his brother, Michael Lee James, both of the home; grandparents, Beverly Stults and Glenn Stults, both of Wichita; many aunts and uncles and 203 cousins.
The family requests memorials be given to the Grenola Elementary School. Arrangements were by Nutter Mortuary, Valley Center.
MRS. MINERVA STUMP - Submitted by L. Morgan
Minerva Stump
Mrs. Minerva Stump was born in Monroe county, Indiana, Feb. 28th, 1828 and died at the home of her son-in-law, James Goodwin, near Howard, Kansas, Oct. 21st 1903, aged 75 years, 7 months and 22 days. Her husband and two sons and daughter were present at the funeral. The writer did not learn further particulars of their family history. Mrs. Stump united with the Christian Church in the year 1845. She lived a life of true devotion as a faithful Christian, wife and mother.
She suffered for a few weeks, but passed away peacefully. The funeral service took place Thursday morning, conducted by Elder N. Hill of Elk Falls. Burial took place in Moline cemetery. There was a large gathering of friends at the funeral and quite a number accompanied the remains to their last earthly resting place. (Poem omitted)
MISS LETTIE M. STURGES - Submitted by Dan Durbin
DEATH OF MISS LETTIE M. STURGES
Miss Lettie M. Sturges died in Washington, D. C. Monday, September 8th. Her brother, W. S. Sturges of north of Sedan, received a telegram stating she was very ill and was being rushed to a hospital for an operation and about two hours later another telegram came saying she had died before the operation could be performed.
Mr. Sturges came to Moline Wednesday and made arrangements for the funeral which will be held at the Christian Church Friday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock. Her sister, Mrs. G. D. Michaelson sent word that she is coming from California for the funeral.
Miss Sturges was well known here where she was a public school teacher for many years. Scores of friends and former pupils will learn with profound regret of her passing.
Since the war Miss Sturges has held a government position in Washington D. C.
The Moline Advance - September 18, 1930
OBITUARY
This community was deeply shocked last week when word came that Miss Lettie M. Sturges had passed away, for Miss Sturges was highly respected and dearly loved here where she made her home for many years. Her impress here and her life is a continuing force for good. Not only do those who felt her influence in the school room, but the large number who came in contact with her cheerful, thoughtful helpful and pleasant. Her interest was deep and constant for the welfare of all she came in contact with. Her passing leaves a sense of loss, but the memory of her is felt as a lasting gain.
Mary Letitia Sturges was born march 19th, 1871, in Montgomery county, near Staunton, Illinois, and passed away September 7th, 1930, at Emergency Hospital in Washington, D. C.
She came to Kansas with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. George L. Sturges, in 1877. She educated in the public schools of Elk county, and the Kansas State Teachers College at Emporia, Kansas. After teaching school several years in Howard and Moline, Kansas, and one year in Wyoming, she attended business college and then held positions at Kansas City, Missouri; Los Angeles, California, and Manhattan, Kansas.
In the spring of 1917 she went to Washington, D. C. to hold a position in the War Department, transferring at the close of the war to the Division of General accounting in the Post Office Department, where she remained until the time of her death. She was stricken at 3:30 Sunday morning, and passed away between 10:30 and 11:00 Sunday night. Four physicians and four nurses were in attendance. Though none of her family were present, her many friends gave all possible care. Relatives were notified at once.
Owing to the fact that she was alone in Washington, she made arrangements several years ago for her care, in case of sudden death. This arrangement covered subsequent care, and the return to Moline, Kansas, as well as the management of financial affairs.
MRS. MARCIA SUTHERLAND - Submitted by Dan Durbin
DEATH OF MRS. SUTHERLAND
Mrs. Marcia Sutherland died Sunday, March 18, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Ray, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The body was brought to Moline Monday night and short burial services were held in the Moline cemetery at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. O. W. Dewey of the Methodist church.
Mrs. Sutherland had attained the advanced age of 97 years, 4 months and 18 days. She was born in New York but came to Elk County at an early day with her husband, Norman C. Sutherland, and took up from the government the quarter section of land now owned and occupied by J. L. Wilson, where they lived until about twenty-seven or eight years ago when they moved to Oklahoma.
Mrs. Sutherland was a deeply religious nature and did much to establish and maintain worship in the neighborhood in which she lived. She was a leader among her friends and neighbors and her counsel and advice was much sought. She live in sweet memory in many lives.
MR. GEORGE L. STURGES - Submitted by Dan Durbin
George Louis Sturges was born in Macoupin County, Illinois, August 23, 1842, and departed this life at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Harold J. Hill in Wichita, Kansas, January 5, 1928, aged 85 year, 4 months and 13 days.
He was educated in the public schools, later attending Greenville Academy, Greenville, Illinois. In 1861, he enlisted for service in the Civil War, in Co F., 3rd Reg., Illinois Volunteer Cavalry. The company was organized by his uncle Capt. David Sparks, who was their captain throughout the service, refusing promotions offered him. The company assembled on the farm owned by Mr. Sturges' father and there bade good bye to their friends. Mr. Sturges had quite a varied experience. He was in the battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, and served in New Orleans, Matagorda Bay, Texas, and in the siege of Vicksburg. As messenger for General Grant, he carried messages between battle lines risking his life amid the flying bullets from both armies, but was unhurt. Mr. Sturges' service in the war is significant in view of the fact that his maternal great grandfather was a North Carolinian, with such anti-slave ideas, that he freed his slaves, and his son came west to live in a country where political opinions coincided with his own. Mr. Sturges was a member of E. O. C. Ord Post G. A. R. Moline, Kansas.
At the age of twenty-four he married Miss Mary Ann Warrick and to this union were born three children all of whom survive him. Warrick S. Sturges, Sedan, Kansas; Miss Lettie M. Sturges, Washington, D. C., and Mrs. G. D. Michaelson of Wichita Falls, Texas. His wife passed away June 14, 1909. There are nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. His brother, R. L. Sturges lives with his son, David Sturges, in Independence, Kansas; another brother, J. A. Sturges, lives in Anderson, Missouri; one sister, Mrs. J. A. Benson, with her daughter, Edith, live in Howard, Kansas.
Funeral services were held in the Christian Church at Moline, Kansas, at 2 p. m. Sunday, January 8, 1928, conducted by the Pastor G. C. Parham with a brief address by Newton Hill of Elk Falls, Kansas. There were beautiful floral tributes. A large attendance showed respect for the deceased and sympathy for the family. The Women's Relief Corps gave their ritual service at the church. Burial took place in the Moline cemetery.
MR. RICHARD L. STURGES - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Richard L. Sturges was born August 16, 1845, at Staunton, Illinois, where he grew to manhood, attending college at Grinell, Iowa. In 1876 he came to Kansas, settling at Moline, where in 1879 he married Maggie Kinney. One son, James David Sturges was born to them. During the time of his residence in Moline, Mr. Sturges was engaged in farming and stock business. As a young man he enlisted and served during the latter part of the Civil War. He was a member of the 135th Illinois Infantry. On December 5, 1930, he passed away. Just fourteen years ago and at almost the same hour, Mrs. Sturges preceded her husband in death.
Mr. Sturges resided in Moline till the fall of 1919, when he removed to the home of his son in Independence where he lived at the time of his death. Mr. Sturges was in good health despite the infirmity of being blind and was always cheerful and interested in all things until two years ago when he suffered a paralytic stroke which made him an invalid.
He was a member of McPherson Post, G. A. R., and a Mason of long years standing, being a charter member of the Moline Lodge. He was also a member of the Modern Woodmen of America.
His immediate surviving relatives are his son, J. D. Sturges of Independence; two grandchildren, Dorothy and Richard Sturges; a stepson, W. R. Sherlock, now of California; a sister, Mrs. Josephine Benson of Howard, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, December 7, at 2 p. m. at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Moline, Kansas, conducted by the pastor, Rev. O. W. Dewey, assisted by the Rev. Newton Hill of Elk Falls, after which interment was made in Moline cemetery, the burial services at the grave being conducted by the Masonic lodge.
MRS. CAROLYN R. SUTTON
Carolyn R. "Coco" Sutton, age 62, of rural Grenola, passed away Monday, June 21, 2010 at the Via Christi St. Francis Hospice Care Center in Wichita.
She was born on June 4, 1948 in Boise. Idaho to Bob and Margie (Roby) Zenishek. She attended and graduated from Eureka High School in Eureka. After graduating from high school she attended Kansas State University where she obtained her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. She worked for the United States Department of Agriculture since 1986 until the time of her accident.
On July 19, 1975 she married Edgar Sutton at the Roby Ranch near Piedmont. They lived in the rural Belknap area since the mid 1970's where they owned and operated a cattle ranch.
She was a member of the First Christian Church in Sedan, PEG, KVMA, KLA, AVMA, was a past member of the Chautauqua County Fair Board, USD #286 School Board, and helped with the Chautauqua County 4-H Fair. She also loved her grandchildren, spending time with her family, gardening, vacationing, and horseback riding.
She is survived by her husband, Edgar of the home, two daughters, Robyn Sutton of Blackwell, Qkla., and Casee and husband Jake Moran of Bartlesville, Okla.; one son, Jake Sutton and girlfriend Chelsea Holt of rural Piedmont; her mother, Margie Zenishek of Wichita; two sisters, Ginny Struble of Topeka, and Barbara Frank of Wichita; two grandchildren, Grayson Warden and Kamden Moran and one on the way, Lakyn Sutton.
She was preceded in death by her father Bob Zenishek.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 25, 2010 at the Sedan High School Gymnasium with Pastor John Warring of the First Christian Church of Sedan officiating. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery in Grenola.
The family has suggested memorial contributions to the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and these remembrances may be left in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 209 N. Douglas, Sedan, Kansas 67361.
To leave a message for the family please visit www.dwb-fh.com. David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements.
MR. HARRY J. SUTTON - Submitted by L. Morgan
Services for Harry J. Sutton, 76, Grenola, a retired farmer, were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 9, at Graves-Baird Funeral Home, Sedan. Burial was in Greenlawn cemetery, Grenola. He died Saturday, March 4.
Born in Cambridge, Kansas, he lived in Grenola most of his life. His wife, Geneva, died in 1965.
Survivors include three sons, Edgar, Grenola; Joe, Columbus, Kansas; and Dale, Wichita; five daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Smith, Moline; Mrs. Margory Gibbs, Yates Center; Mrs. Mabel Henson, Sedan; Mrs. Louise Chrisman, Howard, and Mrs. Patsy Sue York, Independence; a brother, Willie, Winfield, and a sister, Mrs. Ethel Brown, Burrton.
MR. JOHN A. SUTTON
John A. "Bud" Sutton, 76, retired oilfield service operator, died Oct. 7, 2008, in Kingman.
Bud was born May 29,1932 to Homer and Mary "Scott" Sutton at Douglass.
He married Jeannine Barnes on Sept. 28, 1957. A cowboy and farmer in his early life, he moved to Russell in 1959 to work for Murfin Drilling Company and find a better life for his wife and growing family. He then struck out on his own to start General Roustabout Service in Russell which he operated for 16 years before retiring.
John was preceded in death by his wife, Jeannine.
Survivors include a daughter, Shelley Sutton, Topeka; daughter and son-in-law, Shawnna and Mike Kaufman, Kingman; grandson Joshua Kaufman, Kingman, and a sister and brother-in-law, Frances and John Renfro, Douglass.
Graveside services were held Friday, Oct. 10, 2008 at the Longton Cemetery, with Pastor Lester Zook officiating.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Kingman County Council on Aging, and the First Mennonite Youth, Pretty Prairie, and may be sent to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh. com. Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. William A. SWARTWOOD - Submitted by L. Morgan
The Death of One of Our Most Prominent Business Men
W.A. Swartwood, manager of the Elk County Exchange store, died at the Metropolitan hotel last Thursday, at 12:30 p.m., of pneumonia. Mr. Swartwood has been sick only a short time, and not until Monday was he thought dangerous, when his wife was summoned to his bedside. We felt that the end was near, and so informed his wife and friends.
William Albert Swartwood was born in Waverly, N.Y., July 3, 1844, and was married to Lizzie Wilkinson, Sept. 23, 1869. To them were given two sons, Harry and Charley, who with their widowed mother, mourn his loss. In March 1880, he with is family removed to Kansas and settled in Newton, and in November 1889, removed to Howard, and since that time has been actively engaged in agricultural and mercantile business.
Mr. Swartwood has lived in Elk county only a few years, yet his honorable dealing, excellent business habits and genial manner made him a host of warm friends, as was attested by the very large attendance at the funeral Saturday. The funeral services were conducted by G.W. Stafford of the M.E. church and were under the auspices of the I.O.O.F. of which the deceased was an honored member.
We extend our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of the deceased.
MR. JIMMIE L. SWEET - Submitted by L. Morgan
GRENOLA - Jimmie Lee Sweet, 68, of Grenola, died June 2, 2007, at his home.
Cremation has been effected.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Grenola United Methodist Church. Pastor Mark Lofton wilj officiate. Arrangements are by Zimmerman Funeral Home, P. O. Box 1233, Howard, KS 67349.
Memorials are suggested to the Grenola Senior Center or to the Grenola United Methodist Church. Contributions may be left in care of the funeral home.
Jimmie was born Oct. 26, 1938, in Grenola, to Floyd Ernest and Blanche Charolette (Morris) Sweet. In 1964, he married Shirley Ann Fisher in the Grenola United Methodist Church.
Jimmie served as a Marine in Morocco in Africa during the French-Algerian War from 1959 to 1963. In 1999, he retired from the U.S. Postal Service where he had worked as a rural mail carrier for both the Moline and Grenola areas. He also worked for Binney and Smith Crayola in Winfield.
Jimmie and his wife, Shirley, were the previous owners of the Bank Tellers Cafe.
Jimmie was a very active member of his church. He was a member of the American Legion in Moline and the Rural Letter Carriers Association. He served for many years on the Greenfield Cemetery Board as the secretary-treasurer, was a leader for Boy Scouts and a counselor for Alcoholics Anonymous. In his spare time, he loved to fish, travel and participate in several different types of sporting events.
Jimmie was preceded in death by a brother, Floyd Sweet.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Sweet, of the home; two sons, Brian Sweet, Herington, and Tom Sweet, Trimble, Mo.; two brothers, Dwaine Sweet, Blackfoot, Idaho, and John Sweet, Grenola; and five grandchildren.
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